Agricultural Seed Processing Technician

Bloomington, IL • Full-time, second shift • 2 roles available

Pay: $19–$22/hour + 15–17% profit sharing (paid in December and August) • Overtime in peak season • Full benefits

Is this you?

• Comfortable running production equipment and keeping upstream feeding downstream?
• Known as the go-to operator when something needs troubleshooting?
• Ready to lead on the floor without sitting behind a desk?

What you’ll own

• Operate and monitor the conditioning tower to keep the line moving and reduce downtime
• Hit throughput targets—maximize units processed and packaged each run
• Verify that cleaned, sized, treated, and packaged seed meets customer specs
• Offer day-to-day direction for teammates within conditioning processes
• Ensure thorough cleanouts and careful transfers to protect product integrity
• Execute Remington’s QMS practices and plant safety programs
• Log accurate run data and conditioning records
• Complete preseason maintenance and routine PMs to avoid downtime
• Operate forklifts as needed and maintain a neat, orderly work area

What you bring

• Experience from production lines in food, packaging, grain, feed milling, fertilizer, or similar environments
• Strong communication and on-the-floor leadership instincts
• Ability to lift 30–75 lb bags repeatedly; stand and move throughout the shift
• Forklift background or willingness to get certified
• Mechanical aptitude for equipment setup and maintenance
• Consistent attendance and long-tenured work history

Work cadence and conditions

• Sept–Mar: Conditioning + shipping surge—fast pace and overtime opportunities
• Mar–Sept: Shipping slows—focus on warehouse organization and next-season prep
• Dusty environment with seed/pollen exposure; PPE provided (significant sensitivities may not align)

Why join us

• Real profit sharing: Often equates to an added $3–$4/hour across the year
• Benefits: Health, dental, disability, 401(k), $150 clothing allowance, paid team-building days
• Growth: Promotion from within; Management Trainee program to develop future location leaders
• Culture: Family-owned feel with a global reach—your voice is heard and decisions move fast

Skills and tools

• Maintenance and repair skills; equipment repair and maintenance
• Packaging experience and familiarity with processing lines
• Exposure to diesel and heavy equipment systems is beneficial
• Forklifts and standard plant equipment

If you’re a proven operator who wants more responsibility and impact, we want to talk. Apply today—hiring is moving quickly.