Looking for a great place to work with exceptional benefits? Come join the KWS team located at our Tangent, Oregon seed production facility. We are currently looking for a Seed Processing Line Operator, where the main responsibility is to monitor seed line equipment during operations to ensure high quality seed processing and production. 

Summary / Purpose:

Monitor seed line equipment during operations to ensure high quality seed processing and production.  

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitor seed processing equipment during operations
• Follow procedures and documentation, communicate clearly during shift change, avoid contamination, and ensure product is tagged correctly
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met
• Inspect and quality check product, verify accuracy
• Interpret specifications and calibrate machines to reach goals
• Simultaneously operate multiple pieces of equipment to produce product efficiently
• Operate systems such as Human Manufacturing Interface (HMI) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 
• Train and lead temp labor crews in seed processing functions
• Monitor indicators to assess progress production and maintenance needs
• Drive forklift to move inventory, pallets, and other equipment
• Ensure company handbook, rules, guidelines, and procedures and safety policies are followed 
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment as needed
• Work a variable work schedule as needed 
• Occasionally travel and/or drive and/or operate a forklift on behalf of the business
• Meet attendance requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated teamwork
• Strong technical skills
• Able to become forklift certified
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts as needed
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Production or related experience
• Experience in agriculture
• Proficient computer skills
• SCADA, HMI, and MES experience
• General working and mechanical knowledge
• Ability to train others to operate HMI interfaces  

What we offer:

• Competitive salary (salary $23.28/hr)
• Health, dental, vision benefits
• Pension plan and 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible paid-time-off (PTO)
• Professional training and development opportunities
• An international and diverse team