Receiving Operator

Receiving Operator

The Receiving Operator has a very important role in ensuring product integrity of bulk seed received at the plant. Other essential job functions may include but not limited to:

• Performing work activities safely and in compliance with company Quality Management System.
• Verifying hilum purity, moisture content, contaminants and mechanical damage by performing a soak test on every truck load of seed received prior to unloading.
• Unload bulk seed from semi loads directly from on-farm storage, observing seed quality during the process.
• Thorough cleaning of all equipment in order to maintain product integrity.
• Involved in preventative maintenance and repairs in the receiving area.
• Safely climb stairs and/or ladders to monitor and adjust equipment.
• Ensure product integrity by avoiding variety mixtures in receiving bins.
• May assist in coordinating seed arrival from on-farm storage.
• Assists the Conditioning Supervisor and Conditioning Operator in the conditioning tower as needed.
• May supervise other employees in the receiving area.
• Maintaining a neat, clean, and organized work area.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Biology, Agronomy, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 13 years of experience in seed production, quality assurance or similar field.
• Working knowledge of quality control practices and willingness to apply standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately record, track, and interpret data in systems like RIC or similar software.
• Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate across teams and manage multiple priorities.

About Remington Seeds

Founded in 1984, Remington Seeds is a leader in seed production and one of the world's largest third-party producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 state-of-the-art facilities, including locations in California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Texas, and trusted grower partnerships across the U.S. and abroad, we provide complete seed services backed by innovation, strict quality standards, and a customer-first approach.

Our Culture

At Remington Seeds, our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that culture is our strategy, and we are proud to foster an environment built on respect, treating employees like family, and maintaining a customer-first mindset. Guided by our core business principles of Safety, Respect, Sustainability, Customer Service, and Efficiencywe strive to create a workplace where employees can thrive, grow, and feel valued every day.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits, including PTO, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and ongoing learning opportunities.

Remington Seeds is an equal opportunity employer.