Seed Handler II – Priming at BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY – West Chicago, Illinois

Ball Horticultural Company is seeking a customer-centric candidate to work in the Seed Priming department at Premier Lab. Ball is the largest flower seed breeder/producer and distributor in the world, providing outstanding products, best-in-class customer service, and reliable supply to professional growers around the globe.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work with the overall team to deliver best-in-class service.
• Perform all other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization’s values.
• Adhere to all quality control measures and watch for signs of tampering and contamination.
• Participate in continuous improvement exercises and adapt to changing needs and requirements.
• Utilize technology systems and hand-counts for germination analysis.
• Participate in the priming process to ensure enhanced seed products are available to fill customer orders.
• Perform tasks to ensure consistent quality while maintaining deadlines.

• Education and/or equivalent work experience: High school diploma/GED.
• 1 or more years of experience working with seed or in a greenhouse preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills, ability to enter and maintain records in computer system.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate with internal customers, English-speaking/communication abilities required, bilingual a plus.
• MS Office and/or QBall experience preferred.
• Problem solving, attention to detail, organizational skills, teamwork, adaptability, and flexibility to work in multiple areas performing multiple tasks.
• Productive, high-quality output to meet customer expectations and internal metrics.
• Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Work and collaborate directly with other employees inside and outside the department on shared objectives.

Pay Range: $17-$19/hour

Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. subject to change based on seasonal requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs for up to 10% of the day.
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 lbs for up to 10% of the day.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 50% of the day.
• Ability to kneel and bend for up to 20% of the day.
• Ability to reach above shoulder level for up to 15% of the day.
• Ability to climb and maintain balance for up to 10% of the day.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers, up to 100% of the day.

Our promise to you

Ball is a global leader in horticulture: we develop, produce, and sell plants around the world. Our vision is to color the world through our customers. We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important. We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable.

In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:?

• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• An onsite subsidized café overlooking 30 acres of renowned display gardens and restored natural areas
• Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs