Production Technician

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, Indiana, Rushville
Oct 02, 2026
Title: Production Technician Duration: 5+ months Location: Rushville, IN Shifts: 1st Shift: 6:00AM - 2:30PM 2nd shift: 2:00PM - 10:30PM 3rd shift: 10:00PM - 6:30AM Description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The General Operator role has a seasonality effect. The type of work assigned will vary based on the current season. In spring and summer, you will be assigned to teams supporting a variety of responsibilities. You could spend time inspecting and maintaining our seed crops or you could support seed inventory management at the plant. Fall is a busy season with harvesting and seed packaging in full swing. In the winter, you'll be cleaning & packaging seed, supporting maintenance work, warehousing and shipping seed to ensure our customers have the product they need for the coming planting season. September-October: Receive and process trucks hauling crop from the field for weighing and unloading. Complete a wide range of harvest activities: ex.: husk and sort operations Operate dryer to dry crop within the prescribed safety, quality, and financial requirements Shelling and storage of crop from bins in the dryer facility Supply the Conditioning department with a constant supply of seed Apply appropriate treatment to seed October-March Label, tag, bag and palletize seed Enter inventory information into computer Stage seed for shipment in warehouse April -August: Retag in-house seed. Re-bag backhaul (returned) seed Inspect pro boxes to ensure they are free of debris and clean Wash or repair pro boxes as necessary KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Knowledge of production agriculture and production plant operations Ability to safely perform duties in timely fashion while maintaining seed quality Ability to work independently or with a team Ability to adjust to changing conditions and anticipate needs Ability to make independent decisions QUALIFICATIONS/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS Pass a background check and other pre-employment screenings Have reliable transportation to the site and be able to arrive at the work site as instructed Maintain enthusiasm, good attitude, honesty and a willingness to treat all with respect Ability to work long hours and rotational shifts, including over-time as needed; Ability to communicate verbally and written Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60 pounds, work in and outdoors, walk on uneven surfaces What You'll Do: The role of a Production Technician is versatile and may encompass tasks related to the seed production plant, harvesting, receiving, conditioning, treater operation, packaging, warehousing, and shipping, as well as general maintenance as directed by the supervisor Harvesting duties include activities such as combining, trucking, seed drying Safely operating equipment using PLC computer automation software Entering data such as testing results and quality concerns Warehouse responsibilities may include inventory management and moving seed using forklifts Ensuring compliance with Quality and Safety requirements, including developing and reviewing procedures What Skills You Need: You are willing and able to work in a variety of areas (field, plant, warehouse) Ability to learn and train on the job under the guidance of others You are comfortable with technology and possess a good computer aptitude including the use of Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and are willing and able to learn other company-specific applications as required You are willing and able to perform the physical aspects of the job with or without reasonable accommodation: climb and/or work in elevated areas, stand and sit for extended periods, work outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions, lift up to fifty (50) lbs., and perform work that involves repetitive motion and lifting You can work independently as well as in a team environment You have good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills You have high diligence, can multitask, maintain an organized workplace, and have excellent critical thinking skills You value health and safety! You will always work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure you, and your colleagues, go home safely every day You are able to work overtime hours, which include evenings and weekends during seasonal peaks to support production demand Special Equipment Required Over the ankle steel toe/composite toe boots