Seed Handler II - Quality Control

Ball Horticultural Company is seeking a customer-centric candidate to work in the Quality Control 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 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.
• Complete training on all Quality Control parameters used to identify quality output of production orders.
• Work closely with Production teams to determine whether seed enhancement quality standards are met on numerous crops.
• Understand the effects of varying binders on seed.
• Perform quality control tests including dissolvability, hardness, singularity, seed counts, pellet measurements, and overall coating or pelleting quality.
• Understand pellet sizing requirements for each crop serviced by Production teams.
• Perform tasks to ensure consistent quality while maintaining deadlines.
• Learn the characteristics of many seed varieties in both raw and pelleted/coated forms.
• Effectively use measuring equipment, scales, seed counter, and multiple software applications.
• Support other departments as necessary.

• High school diploma/GED 
• 1 or more years of experience working with seed or in a greenhouse preferred
• Technical Skills / Certifications: Basic math and computer skills, ability to enter and maintain records in computer system
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate with internal customers, bilingual capabilities a plus
• Hard Skills: MS Office experience preferred
• Soft Skills: problem solving, attention to detail, organizational skills, teamwork, adaptability, and flexibility to work in multiple areas performing multiple tasks
• Customer focus – productive, high-quality output to meet customer expectations and internal metrics
• Situational adaptability – adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
• Collaboration – work directly with other employees inside and outside the department on shared objectives

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to Lift/Carry up to 40 Lbs. 10% of the day
• Ability to push/Pull up to 50 Lbs. 10% of the day
• Ability to Sit/Stand up to 50% of the day
• Ability to Kneel/Bend up to 20% of the day
• Ability to Reach above shoulder level  up to 15% of the day
• Ability to Climb/Balance up to 10% of the day
• Ability to use Hands/Fingers up to 100% of the day

Pay Range: $17-19 per hour

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

Our promise to you

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