Production Technician

General Operator

On-Board Services is hiring a General Operator in Maxton, NC!

About Us: On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.

Position Details: Position Type: Contract Job Location: Maxton, NC Compensation: $18.00/hr Variable Shifts

Overview/Summary: The General Operator role has a seasonality effect. The type of work assigned will vary based on the current season. In spring and summer, you will be assigned to teams supporting a variety of responsibilities. You could spend time inspecting and maintaining our seed crops or you could support seed inventory management at the plant. Fall is a busy season with harvesting and seed packaging in full swing. In the winter, you'll be cleaning & packaging seed, supporting maintenance work, warehousing and shipping seed to ensure our customers have the product they need for the coming planting season.

September-October:

• Receive and process trucks hauling crop from the field for weighing and unloading.
• Complete a wide range of harvest activities: ex.: husk and sort operations
• Operate dryer to dry crop within the prescribed safety, quality, and financial requirements
• Shelling and storage of crop from bins in the dryer facility
• Supply the Conditioning department with a constant supply of seed
• Apply appropriate treatment to seed

November-March:

• Label, tag, bag and palletize seed
• Enter inventory information into computer
• Stage seed for shipment in warehouse

April-August:

• Retag in-house seed.
• Re-bag backhaul (returned) seed
• Inspect pro boxes to ensure they are free of debris and clean
• Wash pro boxes as necessary

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of production agriculture and production plant operations
• Ability to safely perform duties in timely fashion while maintaining seed quality
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Ability to adjust to changing conditions and anticipate needs
• Ability to make independent decisions

Requirements:

• Pass a background check and other pre-employment screenings
• Have reliable transportation to the site and be able to arrive at the work site as instructed
• Maintain enthusiasm, good attitude, honesty and a willingness to treat all with respect
• Ability to work long hours, including over-time as needed
• Rotating shifts - You will work all 3 shifts
• Ability to communicate verbally and written
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60 pounds, work in and outdoors, walk on uneven surfaces