Packaging Supervisor

Packaging Supervisor**Location:**Bloomington, IL — 100% onsite (seed conditioning & packaging plant)**Salary:**$19.00–$22.50/hr (DOE) + full benefits + company-wide 15–17% profit-sharing bonus (paid twice a year — roughly an extra $3–4/hr equivalent)**Industry:**Agribusiness — seed conditioning & packaging**Job Type:**Full-time, hourly, Direct Hire — supervisory role. Seasonal 2nd shift and overtime during conditioning season (typically late Oct–Feb)**Openings:**1**Work Authorization:**Must be authorized to work in the US (no sponsorship)**Residency:**Local / commutable to Bloomington, IL — no relocation assistance**Certification:**None required**Screening:**Background check AND pre-employment drug screen required. Physical: lift ~30–75 lbs, on feet all day, dusty/pollen environment; respirator use may apply.**Start Date:**ASAP (ahead of conditioning season)Job SummaryA family-owned seed company in the Bloomington, IL area is hiring a Packaging Supervisor to lead its bagging and packaging operation. The Packaging Supervisor makes sure every seed package — bags or bulk units — is labeled legibly and accurately to each customer's instructions, supervises the crew working within the conditioning processes, and owns product integrity, inventory, paperwork, and equipment readiness for the season. This is a hands-on leadership role at an employer that invests in its people, shares profits company-wide, and values employees who want to learn the seed business and grow — not just collect a paycheck.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure all seed packages (bags or bulk units) are labeled legibly and accurately according to customer instructions.Provide daily supervision of employees working within the conditioning processes.Ensure a safe work environment and implement company safety programs.Implement the company's Quality Management System (QMS) within the area of responsibility.Make suggestions on safety and process improvement.Ensure product integrity through thorough cleaning between bagging runs.Review customer bagging instructions prior to each run to ensure accurate labeling and that seed is placed into the correct customer package with the appropriate tag(s).Maintain accurate inventory counts (finished units and all packaging supplies) and accurate completion of all bagging paperwork.Perform preseason maintenance on bagging, conveyor, and palletizing equipment to prevent downtime during conditioning season.Ensure proper setup of ink-jet bag labeling equipment.Ensure seed pallets are neatly stacked and securely wrapped prior to placement in the warehouse.Maintain adequate inventory of packaging supplies (tags, bags, stretch wrap, pallets, slipsheets, etc.).Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area.Education & Experience RequirementsLeadership ability — can direct and teach a crew, take initiative, and OWN the packaging process end to end.Seed-plant, ag, packaging, or production experience preferred, plus genuine interest in learning the seed business; the company will train the right person who wants to grow.Strong attention to detail — accurate labeling, tags, inventory counts, and paperwork are critical.Mechanical aptitude for preseason maintenance on bagging, conveyor, and palletizing equipment and for setting up ink-jet labeling equipment.Basic computer skills (inventory, paperwork, labeling systems).Physically able to lift ~30–75 lbs, stand/walk all day, and work in a dusty, pollen-heavy environment; comfortable with some forklift use.Reliable, stable work history (long tenure is valued).Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentOnsite seed conditioning & packaging plant. Dusty, pollen-heavy environment; on your feet all day; lift ~30–75 lbs; some forklift use; preseason equipment maintenance. Respirator use may apply in dusty areas. Seasonal 2nd shift and overtime during conditioning season (typically late Oct–Feb).Compensation & Benefits$19-$22.50/hrFull benefits:Health, dental, and disability insurance; 401(k).Company-wide 15–17% profit-sharing bonus, paid twice a year (roughly an extra $3–4/hr equivalent)$150/year company clothing allowance; paid team-building / outing days.Seasonal overtime during conditioning season. #J-18808-Ljbffr Torrey Holistics