Career Openings: Production Associate

Are you ready to grow your future? We’re looking for you!

Latham Hi-Tech Seeds is an independent seed company servicing the upper Midwest. We are committed to bringing world-class technology and service home to rural communities in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. We believe farmers should have trusted partners who provide personalized solutions today so they can grow even stronger legacies tomorrow.

We take great pride in breeding and selecting hybrids and brands that perform best in the geographies we serve, offering corn, soybeans, and alfalfa. With a great team onboard, we know we can fulfill the needs of our dealers and customers while providing great results.

Latham’s Production Associate position is vital to our operation. If you want to be part of a team that’s family-owned and more than 75 years strong, apply today. (We’re waiting for you!)

Please read the information below and submit your resume!

What will I be doing?

The Production Associate is responsible for the production and warehousing of seed. Must be able to multitask and work efficiently as part of a team.

Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Adheres to Latham Quality safety and quality standards
• Conditions and packages soybean seeds for commercial use 
• Treats soybean seeds for commercial use
• Efficiently manages inventory and coordinates shipments in and out of the warehouse
• Ensures accuracy and efficiency in the movement of goods within the organization
• Complies with Latham Quality personnel policies
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

What skills are we looking for?

• Able to climb grain bins; not afraid of heights
• Attentive to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working with computers
• Cooperative and willing to assist others
• Well-organized
• Ability to prioritize work and plan ahead
• Interested in working as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem-solving skills
  

Minimum job requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• An agricultural background is helpful but not required
• Forklift experience preferred
  

Physical demands and working conditions?

• Able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Able to carry boxes and packages of supplies
• Able to work regular hours as well as some weekends, after hours, holidays, and seasonal overtime
  

We offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Paid Vacation and paid Holidays
• Health insurance available at low cost to employees
• Dental insurance is free!
• Prescription Drug plan available
• Flex Spending account available
• 401K plan with 100% match up to 3%
• Flexible schedule
• Empowering and rewarding
• Family-owned and family-focused
• Casual and fun environment
• Pay rate: $20/hr.