Production Associate - Seasonal
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AgSource
Lincoln, NE, US
Summary
The Production Associate is responsible for processing soil, plant tissue, and water samples for laboratory analysis while maintaining equipment and the work area. They must also ensure accurate sample entry, perform quality control checks, and adhere to safety protocols.
Job Description
Farmers all around the world need tools to help provide the very best care to their land and animals. From seed to cheese, we help support those farmers through our herd and feed management solutions, milk recording and analysis, agricultural testing, consulting and more.
For the past 60 years we’ve woken up each day to support those that never stop feeding the world – and we have no plans to quit. We set the standard for farm management solutions and fix our eyes on raising the bar to meet the next generation of expectations.
Seasonal Production Associate - Lincoln, NE
Summary Statement
AgSource is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the seasonal position for a Production Associate in our Lincoln Lab location. In this role you will process soil, plant tissue, irrigation water and green house media samples for sample entry and laboratory analysis. Provide daily maintenance of sample preparation equipment and janitorial duties within the sample preparation area. To maintain good attendance is a condition of employment and an essential function of your job. This position is hiring for multiple shift schedules: 1st (9am-5pm), 2nd (2pm-10pm).
Key Responsibilities
- Provide sample lineup, stamping and preparation of soil for drying process. Insert QC samples into daily laboratory run according to current SOP. Recognize and identify samples needing special tests and/or problems.
- Monitor the drying process of the samples to ensure a timely start to the grinding of the samples. Grind the soil samples into cups to be arranged accurately in trays. Stage soil trays in the designated area to be tested by lab technicians in the morning.
- Maintain and update sample held in short and long-term storage. Process samples requiring decontamination in accordance with current SOP.
- Maintain a clean and effective sample entry work area. Perform maintenance on grinders, dust collection systems and drying ovens.
- Promote and adhere to safety in the workplace.
- Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Strong foundation in basic math/accurately counting
- Naturally organized, and self-motivated with minimal supervision
- Reliable transportation to workplace
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
AgSource is a broad-based agricultural service cooperative specializing in laboratory testing and the generation of value-added management information. AgSource began as a dairy records cooperative in 1959 to provide computer management information from Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) testing. The cooperative has since grown to encompass all aspects of dairy information management service and has diversified its testing services to meet the broader needs of the agricultural industry.
AgSource Dairy is the only full-service dairy management information provider in the country, conducting research and development, field data collection, laboratory analysis and diagnostics, meter service and outreach and education, resulting in high quality decision tools for dairy producers. We continue to provide for the changing needs of our members with advanced management reports, such as the Transition Cow Index® and KetoMonitor® and popular programs like AgSourceDM™ and MyAgSource® .
AgSource Laboratories has become a leader in agricultural and environmental laboratory analysis and information management services and has become one of the largest soil testing organizations in the country. Some would be content to remain as we are today, but AgSource is unwilling to settle in the pursuit of excellence. In cooperation with our partners, AgSource strives to increase research and development of improved management decision tools, working together for the overall benefit of our members and customers and the agriculture industry as a whole.
Founded
1959
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Farming
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Madison, Wisconsin
AgSource is a broad-based agricultural service cooperative specializing in laboratory testing and the generation of value-added management information. AgSource began as a dairy records cooperative in 1959 to provide computer management information from Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) testing. The cooperative has since grown to encompass all aspects of dairy information management service and has diversified its testing services to meet the broader needs of the agricultural industry.
AgSource Dairy is the only full-service dairy management information provider in the country, conducting research and development, field data collection, laboratory analysis and diagnostics, meter service and outreach and education, resulting in high quality decision tools for dairy producers. We continue to provide for the changing needs of our members with advanced management reports, such as the Transition Cow Index® and KetoMonitor® and popular programs like AgSourceDM™ and MyAgSource® .
AgSource Laboratories has become a leader in agricultural and environmental laboratory analysis and information management services and has become one of the largest soil testing organizations in the country. Some would be content to remain as we are today, but AgSource is unwilling to settle in the pursuit of excellence. In cooperation with our partners, AgSource strives to increase research and development of improved management decision tools, working together for the overall benefit of our members and customers and the agriculture industry as a whole.
Founded
1959
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Farming
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Madison, Wisconsin
