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Seed Corn Packaging Line TechnicianMake Every Bag Ship-Ready Step into the final stage of seed production and keep product flowing to customers. As the Packaging Line Technician, you'll run automated ...

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Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production * Understanding the customer to company relationship. * Ability to ensure quality and purity in ...

Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production * Understanding the customer to company relationship. * Ability to ensure quality and purity in ...

Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production * Understanding the customer to company relationship. * Ability to ensure quality and purity in ...

Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production * Understanding the grower to company relationship. * Ability to ensure quality and purity in ...

Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production * Understanding the grower to company relationship. * Ability to ensure quality and purity in ...

Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production * Understanding the customer to company relationship. * Ability to ensure quality and purity in ...

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Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production * Understanding the grower to company relationship. * Ability to ensure quality and purity in ...

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Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production * Ability to ensure quality and purity in areas of responsibility. * Communicating effectively ...

Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production * Ability to ensure quality and purity in areas of responsibility. * Communicating effectively ...

Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production * Ability to ensure quality and purity in areas of responsibility. * Communicating effectively ...

Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production * Understanding the grower to company relationship. * Ability to ensure quality and purity in ...

Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production * Understanding the grower to company relationship. * Ability to ensure quality and purity in ...

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Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production * Understanding the grower to company relationship. * Ability to ensure quality and purity in ...

Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production * Ability to ensure quality and purity in areas of responsibility. * Communicating effectively ...

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Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production * Understanding the grower to company relationship. * Ability to ensure quality and purity in ...

Agriculture -- seed corn production, conditioning & packaging Job Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time Shift: Day shift. 2nd-shift coverage needed seasonally in the fall (Oct-Nov) -- preferred but flexible ...

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Agriculture -- seed corn production & seed treatment Job Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time Shift: Must be willing to work 2nd shift during peak season (October-November) -- required. Note: **Equipment ...

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Packaging Operator

Olivia, MN ยท On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

Seed corn is packaged into paper bags ranging from 35lbs to 65 lbs in weight and stacked onto a pallet to be warehoused by a forklift. Seed corn is also packaged into bulk containers that is to be ...

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How much do seed corn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for seed corn in the United States is $18.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Seed Corn position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Seed Corn Production Specialist role, you need a solid understanding of agronomy, crop science, and the seed corn production process, typically backed by a degree in agriculture or a related field. Familiarity with GPS mapping tools, agricultural machinery, and quality management systems, as well as certifications in pesticide application, are often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help individuals coordinate with teams and manage growing cycles. These skills and qualifications are critical to ensure high yields, genetic purity, and overall crop quality in seed corn production.

What is a Seed Corn job?

A Seed Corn job typically involves working in agricultural fields or facilities to help with the planting, detasseling, harvesting, and processing of seed corn. These jobs are often seasonal and require physical labor, such as walking fields to remove tassels, sorting seeds, or operating machinery. Workers may be employed by seed companies or farmers to ensure high-quality seed production. It is a great opportunity for students or temporary workers looking to gain experience in agriculture.

What does a typical workday look like for a Seed Corn Production Specialist?

A typical workday for a Seed Corn Production Specialist involves overseeing field operations, monitoring crop progress, and ensuring the implementation of optimal planting, detasseling, and harvesting techniques. You may spend time collaborating with agronomists, equipment operators, and farm managers to troubleshoot issues and maintain crop quality standards. Much of the role is hands-on, requiring you to regularly inspect fields and document data using specialized software. During peak seasons, extended hours and adapting to changing weather conditions are common, but the work is dynamic and offers the satisfaction of managing crops from planting through harvest.

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Seed Corn Packaging Line Technician

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Grand Ridge, IL โ€ข On-site

$19 - $20/hr

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Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago

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Job description

Seed Corn Packaging Line TechnicianMake Every Bag Ship-Ready

Step into the final stage of seed production and keep product flowing to customers. As the Packaging Line Technician, youโ€™ll run automated equipment that fills 50 lb paper bags of seed corn and ensure each bag meets our standards before it leaves the facility.

Where Youโ€™ll Work
  • Location: Grand Ridge, IL (on-site)
  • Industry: Agriculture โ€” seed corn production, conditioning & packaging
Schedule
  • Primary: Day shift
  • Peak season: 2nd-shift coverage preferred during fall (Octโ€“Nov); flexible โ€” strong day-only candidates can still be hired
  • Start timeline: Target fill by September 1 (sooner preferred); summer training available to ramp up before peak season
What Youโ€™ll Do (Day in the Life)

You start your day on the packaging floor, bring the automated bagging line online through the systemโ€™s computer controls, calibrate for correct fill weight, and stage materials. Once running, you watch the line for flow, labeling, bag quality, and weights. You clear jams quickly, make adjustments to keep throughput steady, and pull samples to verify quality before product ships. Throughout the shift, you handle 50โ€“60 lb bags and materials, keep the room clean and organized, follow PPE requirements (dust masks provided), and pitch in to support upstream and downstream operations as needed. During fall peak, you may help cover a 2nd shift to meet demand.

What You Bring
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Comfort working with automated equipment and basic computer/HMI controls
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs
  • Best fit: prior seed company packaging experience; next best: automated packaging experience from any industry
  • Agriculture background is a plus; reliability, attendance, and willingness to learn are highly valued
  • Comfort working around seed dust and pollen (PPE provided)
Work Environment
  • Seed production plant / packaging room
  • Standing, repetitive material handling, and lifting (minimum 60 lbs)
  • Exposure to dust and pollen; dust masks and PPE provided
Compensation & Benefits
  • Pay: $19โ€“$20/hour depending on experience (potential to be higher)
  • Employment Type: Direct hire, full-time
  • Benefits: Health, dental, disability, and 401(k)
  • Extras: $150 annual clothing allowance; paid company team-building/outing days
  • Seasonal Overtime: Available during peak production
  • Full benefit details shared with qualified candidates during screening