About this role
<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">SEEDWAY, LLC is headquartered in Hall, New York and currently employs 280 employees (including seasonal workers) nationwide. SEEDWAY is part of the GROWMARK system, an agricultural subsidiary serving more than 100,000 customers across North America, Canada, and Mexico. SEEDWAY, LLC is a full-line seed company providing high quality, high-performing farm seed products as well as lawn and turf products throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New England states, Florida, and South Carolina. We offer a leading line of vegetable seed for growers in the United States and Eastern Canada.</span></span></p><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">We are looking for a dedicated Quality Control Technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and ensuring smooth order processing from start to finish.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Key Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Pulls monthly germination reports and determines lots to be sampled using guidelines provided by management</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Prepares sample envelopes and mark accordingly</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Determines sample quantity and the appropriate lab for testing</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Researches item history when discrepancies occur</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Labels part containers and repackages if necessary</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Compiles spreadsheets to send with seeds to the labs and to utilize for inventory markdowns in the system</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Communicates via email/phone with suppliers and seed labs daily</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Records lab results in computer system</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Notes quality comments in system – restrictions, flags, off types, hybridity, etc.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Advises appropriate people when results/quantities are in question</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Obtains seed counts of new seed and enters into computer system</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Qualifications:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Normally requires a high school diploma, or the equivalent thereof, and 1 – 3 years or more of clerical related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of professional communication skills, typing proficiency and Microsoft Office programs.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-left:0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Why Join Us?</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Excellent benefits.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Health and safety-focused environment.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">A dynamic team-oriented atmosphere.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">If you’re ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position with a company that values hard </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">work and </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">commitment, we encourage you to apply today</span></p><div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.</span></div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.</span></div>