Seasonal Operations Associate - Evening Shift

Johnny's Selected Seeds • Waterville, ME, US • $17 - $19 / hour • 1m ago

Position Summary

Johnny's is currently seeking Seasonal Operations Associates for our Evening Shift. This position will primarily work in the Shipping/Warehouse department but may be required to cross-train in the Seed Packing department when business needs arise. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and have excellent organizational skills.

This is a seasonal business, and hours will vary during our busy season but the standard hours for Evening Shift are Monday through Friday, 2:30 pm -11:00 pm.

Starting pay for Evening Shift is $19.00 per hour ($17.00/hr base rate plus $2.00/hr differential pay for working evening hours).

Seasonal Employee Benefits

These positions are Seasonal and will end based off a season end date or agreed upon end date. All seasonal employees who qualify will be eligible for an "End of Season Bonus" for up to $750.00!

During active employment at Johnny's, you would be eligible to receive an employee discount on Johnny's merchandise. This discount is subject to the terms and conditions in the Seasonal Employee Handbook.

Position Responsibilities

Shipping and Warehouse functions may include:

You will learn to perform various tasks in the Shipping and Warehouse functions. These tasks include locating incoming material in different stockrooms, finding material using inventory systems, rearranging material, shrink-wrapping, and labeling. You may also need to assist the receiver with sampling, labeling, or receiving; support cycle counters with locating and weighing. Additionally, you should report any problems or shortages to your supervisor or Lead, support daily order shipments by gathering, checking, packing, shipping, stocking, and performing other duties as needed. You will use handheld units for accurate inventory picking and tracking and prepare inventory for the shipping department.

Seed Packing Functions May Include

You will pack seed into commercial and consumer sizes using various hand or mechanical means available. Being comfortable working in a repetitive process environment and the ability to follow processes and detailed instructions are essential. Basic computer skills are necessary. Familiarity with conversions of ounces/pounds into grams is required. Tasks also include assembling kits and products and processing bulk seed orders for commercial purposes weighing between 50-70 pounds.

You will have the desire to maintain a balanced work area by working quickly and accurately while keeping the work environment clean and safe.

Qualifications & Skills

Punctuality and dependability are crucial for this role.
The ability to perform simple mathematical functions is a key part of the production process.
Accuracy and attention to detail are critical aspects of this role.
Ability to work unsupervised as well as with a team.
Working in a safe and effective manner is required.
Able to maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a positive and professional manner with internal and external customers.
Ability to comply with the company policies and procedures.
Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
Team focused and collaborative to achieve departmental and company goals.

Physical Requirements

Ability to read, communicate, and work with numbers.
Ability to bend, pull, push, and lift to 50 lbs. repetitively.
Ability to climb stationary ladders.

Johnny's Selected Seeds was established in 1973 by our Founder, Rob Johnston, Jr. Today we are 100% Employee Owned. Johnny's mission is Helping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing superior seeds, tools, information, and service.

Johnny's is renowned for our exceptional customer service offering seeds, tools, supplies and information to direct-market growers and avid home gardeners. We source, breed, trial, and sell outstanding selected varieties of vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, and farm seed, as well as thoughtfully designed tools and equipment. We take pride in the wealth of information and depth of experience we offer our customer base, nationwide and globally.

We are a strong, stable company focused on growth while still maintaining our small company feel and staying true to our roots. Beautiful Central Maine, where our research farm, warehouse, and offices are located, is the perfect launching point for an active, four-season lifestyle. Geographically situated halfway between Maine's mountains and its 4500-mile-long coastline, we're a short drive away from resorts, parks, and harbors renowned for a rich diversity of recreational and cultural opportunities.

If you are passionate about good, healthy food and would choose to work for a company with employee owners (FT) who are passionate about our mission and values, Johnny's may be the place for you!

Johnny's Selected Seeds is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

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