Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Agri

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Agriculture Small Packaging Associate is responsible for the accurate and efficient packaging, weighing, labeling, and preparation of small-quantity agricultural products — including seed, feed, fertilizer, and related farm supplies — for retail sale. This role ensures products are packaged to company and regulatory standards, properly labeled, and ready for the sales floor or customer pickup, while maintaining a safe and organized work area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Measure, weigh, and package agricultural products (seed, feed, fertilizer, and similar goods) into small retail-ready quantities according to established procedures
2. Accurately label packaged products with product name, weight, lot/batch number, and any required regulatory or safety information
3. Operate packaging equipment such as scales, bag sealers, and labeling machines safely and correctly
4. Inspect raw product for quality, contamination, or damage prior to packaging and report any issues to a supervisor
5. Maintain accurate inventory counts of bulk and packaged product, including recording quantities packaged each shift
6. Keep the packaging area clean, organized, and compliant with safety and sanitation standards
7. Stack, palletize, and stage packaged product for transfer to the sales floor or warehouse storage
8. Follow all safety procedures related to equipment operation, lifting, and handling of agricultural chemicals or treated seed, where applicable
9. Assist with loading and unloading of bulk product deliveries as needed
10. Communicate proactively with supervisors regarding low stock, equipment issues, or packaging material shortages
11. Support other feedmill or seed house operations during slower packaging periods and other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Prior experience in a warehouse, production, packaging, or agricultural setting preferred but not required
2. Basic math skills for measuring, weighing, and recording quantities accurately
3. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures
4. Comfortable operating basic packaging or warehouse equipment (training provided)
5. Strong attention to detail, particularly around accurate labeling and weights
6. Reliable attendance and ability to work a consistent schedule, including seasonal peak periods

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is an agricultural manufacturing and production environment with frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving materials. There will be exposure to dust, machinery, noise, and varying temperatures depending on facility operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with a “legal” disability to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 75 pounds.

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