Operations and Quality Control Manager - Seedway LLC - Syracuse, NY

Company: FS System
Location: New York
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link SEEDWAY, LLC is headquartered in Hall, New York and currently employs 280 employees (including seasonal workers) nationwide. SEEDWAY is part of the GROWMARK system, an agricultural subsidiary serving more than 100,000 customers across North America, Canada, and Mexico. SEEDWAY, LLC is a full-line seed company providing high quality, high-performing farm seed products as well as lawn and turf products throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New England states, Florida, and South Carolina. We offer a leading line of vegetable seed for growers in the United States and Eastern Canada. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENTOversee daily operation of warehouse/conditioning plant and quality control of all finished seed lots.SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIPSupervises, leads, and develops warehouse workers and production assistants.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSManage seed conditioning process for all lots to ensure quality standards meet customer expectationsOrganizes the conditioning plant and bins for efficient conditioning.Oversees cleanliness of plant, bins and grounds.Maintains a physical inventory of conditioned product and seed stored in bins.Collects daily product samples from conditioning equipment.Adheres to conditioning schedule set by the Location Manager.Maintains record-keeping relating to incoming dirt seed and conditioned seed, treatment and bagging records.Communicates with Location Manager regarding any potential problems or issues that would cause a delay to the bagging staff.Preserves the value of all seed, including screenings, to minimize loss.Ensures seed quality by meeting all required standards.Assists bagging staff with bagging and mixing seed treatment -Maintains all conditioning equipment.Inspect/rouging grower small grain fields with crew.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONSFollows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.Performs all other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTSNormally requires an Associate's degree in agriculture, or the equivalent thereof, and 5 years or more of agricultural industry related work experience to demonstrate leadership ability and project management skills.Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.Normally requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).Continuously exposed or required to:
--- Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
--- Noisy conditions
--- Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
--- May be required to work at varying heights -
--- Confined spaces
--- Lift 71-100 lbs. -
--- Required to push heavy objectsAbility to work extended hours.Ability to travel independently and overnight.Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
Nearest Major Market: Syracuse
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