Job Title: Forklift Warehouse Technician – Seed Production Job Description This role supports all aspects of seed production and warehouse operations, with a strong focus on safe forklift operation, material handling, and accurate inventory control. You will work primarily in a warehouse environment, operating sit-down electric forklifts to move, store, and organize seed products, while also assisting with indoor seed processing and packaging as needed.
The position combines hands-on equipment operation, basic mechanical tasks, and electronic data entry to ensure seed is received, processed, packaged, and stored efficiently and safely. Responsibilities Operate sit-down electric forklifts 80–90% of the time to move, organize, and place seed products into storage and shipping locations in a safe and efficient manner. Handle materials by loading, unloading, and stacking seed bags on pallets; manually lift and move bags weighing between 35–65 pounds, with most around 50 pounds.
Support indoor seed processing and packaging activities, including receiving, scanning, cleaning, treating, sorting, counting, labeling, and warehousing seed. Assist with packaging operations by loading bags into packaging machines, monitoring equipment, and loading finished pallets for storage or shipment. Use RF scanners and electronic inventory systems to maintain accurate inventory records, track product movement, and ensure inventory accuracy.
Perform data entry using computers and standard software to record production, inventory, and operational information accurately and in a timely manner. Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and site safety requirements, including understanding and applying verbal and written task and safety instructions in English. Support outdoor seed production activities as needed, which may include planting, pollinating, note taking, data entry, and hand harvest.
Assist with basic preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment in assigned areas, demonstrating a basic mechanical understanding of machinery. Participate in electronic data collection in field and laboratory settings using PCs and handheld data collection devices, where applicable. Work collaboratively with a close-knit warehouse team, communicating clearly and reliably to meet production and shipping schedules.
Adapt to changing priorities and tasks, including cross-training in different areas such as packaging and dock operations as business needs arise. Remain flexible to work extended hours, stay late, or arrive early during peak or busy seasons to support production and shipping demands. Sit, stand, bend, and lift for extended periods as required by warehouse, packaging, and seed production activities.
Essential Skills 1–3 years of warehouse experience, including material handling and inventory-related tasks. At least 1 year of forklift operation experience using sit-down electric forklifts in a warehouse environment. High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and/or related experience in warehouse or production settings. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written task and safety instructions delivered in English.
Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Office for data entry and basic reporting. Experience using RF scanners or similar electronic inventory tools to track and manage product movement. Basic mechanical ability and understanding of equipment maintenance, including the ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment as needed. Ability to perform accurate data entry using PCs and standard computer systems.
Capability to lift and move bags weighing 35–65 pounds repeatedly and safely. Willingness and ability to adhere strictly to all SOPs and site safety requirements. Comfort working primarily inside a warehouse environment and performing repetitive tasks for extended periods. English-speaking skills sufficient to communicate clearly with team members and understand instructions. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in agric