Employment type: Full-time, hourly with benefits
Compensation: $20-$25 DOE
Education: High School Diploma and Associates of Applied Science degree preferred
Experience: 2+ years of related experience
Industry: Agriculture
Manages others: No
Relocation: No
Required travel: No

Company summary:

Crookham is a local family owned seed company founded over 100 years ago to meet the country’s popcorn seed demand and has grown to provide specialized production, breeding and distribution of hybrid sweet corn, popcorn and onion seeds domestically and internationally. Through the years the Company has gained a reputation for its decisiveness, integrity, innovation and high level of energy and drive. It is a company dedicated to its customers and employees alike and looking for a new member to join its team.

Job summary:

Manage electronic sorting equipment and create programs on electronic color sorters/laser sorters to condition seed to meet quality standards in accordance with established quality parameters.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Maintains, repairs, adjusts, and/or replaces electromechanical devices of sorters.
• Reports, records, necessary or appropriate information as required to assess production, quality, and maintenance issues.
• Communicates on a timely basis appropriate information to operations, its supervision and to others on the operation of electronic equipment performance to minimize loss and maximize productivity ensuring appropriate quality.
• Trains and instructs on the concepts of the electronic and mechanical equipment, its operation, adjustment, repair, maintenance of various operators such as, but not limited to, Color sorters, Laser sorters
• Demonstrates the necessary degree of interpersonal skills to be able to foster a “Team Effort” and incorporate high morale among co-workers.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Keys to success:

• Timeliness and accuracy of delivered work.
• Attention to detail.
• Possess teaching skills.
• Team oriented
• Thirst for knowledge
• Skill in organizing priorities
• Ability to approach and communicate with a wide range of personalities
• Results-oriented
• Communicative
• Innovative
• Ability to accomplish assigned tasks accurately and efficiently
• Ability to adapt to changing environmental/situational needs
• Ability to remain flexible and responsive when faced with multiple urgent requests Minimum

Job requirements:

• Associates of Applied Science in electronics Engineering Technology or Industrial Instrumentation or Technical certification of electronics or equivalent military training.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience and/or training.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Additional information: Crookham Company is in Caldwell, Idaho. See www.crookham.com.

Application

Please email your cover letter and resume to: tgoff@crookham.com

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