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Total Seed Production, Inc.
1375 N. 800 W.
Tipton, IN 46072
P: 765.963.5960
F: 765.963.2047
Facility Maintenance Manager
Position Overview
Total Seed Production is a corn and soybean seed production facility located in Tipton, IN. We are currently seeking a Facility Maintenance Manager to lead our team and keep our seed production facility running at peak performance. This “hands-on” leadership role focuses on mechanical repair, electrical work, and preventative maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily maintenance team meetings and operations.
Manage equipment uptime, spare parts inventory, and vendor projects.
Oversee department HR tasks (scheduling, feedback, and hiring).
Ensure a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
2–5+ years of related experience (depending on education level).
Strong mechanical, electrical and fabrication skills are a must.
Proven leadership experience
Valid Indiana DL and ability to pass DOT Medical Eval.
General Requirements
- Positive, proactive, and collaborative attitude.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and support multiple business entities.
- Experience in ADP and MaintainX is a plus but not a requirement.
- Valid Indiana driver’s license and ability to pass a DOT Medical Evaluation.
Farm Production Supervisor
This position supervises employees in a farm environment: plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Requires proven experience as a supervisor with the ability to communicate and lead a team. Has good decision-making ability and can handle problems quickly and efficiently.
Responsibilities include:
- Work with Farm Operations Manager on all farm operation-related issues.
- Assist GPS operation, equipment, and decisions
- Direct team members that are performing farm functions during farming seasons and are productive and efficient during off seasons.
- Work independently as well as ensure team members are productive in the proper direction every day.
- Monitor crops and crop conditions daily.
- Survey drainage, elevations, area, and features
- Operate equipment as needed
- Maintain chemical applicators license
- Analyze planting conditions, equipment technology and emergence of planted crops
- Analyze daily planting/application/harvest maps
- Responsible for crop scouting and pest management
- Train and work with production team on best pest management practices
- Ensure all field equipment is calibrated and operating correctly
- Provide daily direction to application team
- Oversee soil testing
- Participate in fertilizer and pesticide recommendations
- Manage Chemical and Fertilizer Inventory
- Lead field tests and trials throughout the growing season
- Evaluate tests and trials to aid in future equipment and agronomic practice decisions
- Complete data entry through spreadsheets and other documents
- Cultivate relationships with area farmers and vendors
- Participate in collecting yield estimates and pre-harvest moistures
- Help determine timing of various applications
Education: Associate degree with at least 2 years related work experience or 4 years agricultural related work experience, or equivalent.
CDL Driver
Total Seed Production is looking for a warehouse worker / CDL driver to work in the warehouse and drive a semi as needed to run loads. Runs will include mainly day runs and possibly an overnight run occasionally. This position will be a part of the warehouse and distribution team and when not driving will be pooling loads, loading semis and other warehouse duties. Must be able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs on a regular basis. During harvest, this position will work with the farm operations team to run loads to and from the fields. Qualified candidates must have a current CDL and a good driving record. This is a full-time position between warehouse and driving which includes the following benefits:
Total Seed Production offers the following benefits:
- Stable and Growing Organization
- Full-Time Employment
- Competitive Wages
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401K w/match
- Plant shut down between Christmas and New Year with paid time off
- Holiday/Vacation/Personal Days after 90 days
- Flexibility and variety of jobs/tasks
Ag Equipment - Service Supervisor
Total Seed is growing again and seeking to fill a hands-on supervisor role overseeing the service and field repairs of our production ag equipment. An individual with high attention to detail, great organization skills and a mechanical background will thrive in this position! Daily variety of administrative duties associated with service work, supporting a team on the floor and hands-on equipment repairs will fluctuate as seasons change. This position requires professional communication throughout all levels of our organization and with vendors, customers and neighbors. Previous management or supervision experience is desired for this position; however, all qualified candidates will be considered.
Requirements for the position: Hands on experience in the troubleshooting and repair of agriculture equipment and heavy trucks required. Must have a positive attitude, be self-motivated, willing to learn and possess good leadership skills. Excellent communication and attention to detail with the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently is important.
- Salaried position w/Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Full Time Employment
- A unique agricultural position
- Stable and Growing Organization
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- 401K retirement plan
Production Technician - Farming
Total Seed Production, a corn and soybean seed production facility located in Tipton, IN is always seeking qualified applicants who have an interest in the seed business and agriculture. Qualified candidates for the Production Technician position need to be willing to work hands-on and have mechanical skills, and ability. This position may be part of our packaging operation, field operation,or involved in plant activities related to the production of corn and soybean seed. We have both full and part-time positions available. Our 1st shift work hours are 7 am to 4 pm and 2nd shift work hours are 3 pm to 11 pm. Applicants must be willing and able to work both inside and outside during the different farming seasons and be knowledgeable in or ability to learn inventory control and basic plant operations. Previous forklift experience preferred. Experience in Agricultural a plus but not required.
Production Technician - Packaging Operator
Total Seed Production, a Corn and Soybean production facility located in Tipton, IN is currently seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Production Technician – Packaging Operator. A Qualified candidate should have previous seed production and warehouse experience with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining organization, positive leadership skills and focus on quality. Duties of this position during our primary packaging season will be operating packaging equipment for either corn or soybeans. During planting and harvest this position will work with the field operations team operating equipment and performing general labor. Must be willing and able to work both inside and outside as the job requires. Previous seed packaging experience is required, and forklift experience is preferred.
Drainage Coordinator
Qualifications:
Minimum of High School Diploma/GED
Previous farm experience preferred
Previous machine operation experience required
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Basic mechanical/maintenance skills required
Ability to work in different seasons and a variety of weather conditions
Variety in tasks and jobs
Flexibility in hours with overtime available
Ability to work as part of a team
Adheres to and is committed to following all safety policies and practices
Total Seed Production offers the following benefits:
• Full-Time Employment
• Paid Personal, Holiday & Vacation Days
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Stable & Growing Organization
Ag Shop/ Diesel Technician
Total Seed Production is looking for a qualified Diesel Technician/Ag Shop mechanic.
The qualified candidate must have:
- Strong mechanical ability
- Basic knowledge and understanding of repairing or replacing all structural, body, and mechanic parts of a heavy-duty diesel truck.
- Must be proficient with brakes, drivelines, and mechanical engine components on heavy-duty diesel trucks.
- Experience working on farm machinery/equipment and/or Semi Tractor/Trailers
- 12-volt electrical diagnostic/repair; DOT inspections
- Hydraulic system diagnostic/repair
- Basic computer and record-keeping skills are needed.
Other skills preferred but not required:
- Experience with GPS installation/operations
- Welding/repairing of farm machinery
- Ability to operate farm/seed equipment
- Heavy equipment operator.
Standard work hours are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday but must be willing and able to work long hours and weekends during peak seasons. Having a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently as well as part of the team is a must!
Total Seed Production offers the following benefits:
- Stable and Growing Organization
- Full-Time Employment
- Competitive Wages
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401K w/match
- Plant shut down between Christmas and New Year with paid time off
- Holiday/Vacation/Personal Days after 90 days
- Flexibility and variety of jobs/tasks
Production Technician - Conditioning/Treating
Total Seed Production is seeking an individual to join our team as a Conditioning/Treating Technician. As a part of our team, this individual would be responsible for the safe operation of our treating and conditioning equipment and is expected to perform basic maintenance on equipment as needed. Conditioning and/or Treating experience preferred but not required for this position.
Basic Duties Include:
- Operate and maintain seed treating equipment including drum style treaters, pumps, conveyors
- Operate and maintain seed conditioning equipment including screen cleaners, sizers, color sorters, gravity tables, legs, etc.
- Accurately mix seed treatment for seed application
- Review treatment applications to ensure customer requirements are met
- Perform and understand treatment application equipment calibrations
- Follow all ISO processes and procedures and evaluate their effectiveness to help push for continual improvement
- Take immediate corrective action for any product not meeting TSP and/or Customer quality standards
- Maintain treatment product inventory
- Monitor seed throughout the process to ensure it is meeting quality standards
- Effectively communicate with all team members to maintain operational efficiency
- Assist in other areas as assigned
Total Seed Production offers the following benefits:
- Stable and Growing Organization
- Full-Time Employment
- Competitive Wages
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401K w/match
- Vacation/Personal Days
- Flexibility and variety of jobs/tasks
Production Technician - Warehouse
Total Seed Production is a Corn and Soybean production facility located in Tipton, IN. We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our warehouse team as a Production Technician. During shipping season this position works as part of the warehouse team in both corn and soybean operations moving and handling inventory. Forklift experience and previous warehouse operations experience is required. Willingness to learn inventory control and basic plant operations is expected. Must have the ability to occasionally lift or move items up to 60 pounds. During planting and harvest this position may work with the field operations team operating equipment and performing general labor. Must be willing and able to work both inside and outside as the job requires.
Total Seed Production offers the following benefits:
- Stable and Growing Organization
- Full-Time Employment
- Competitive Wages
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401K w/match
- Vacation/Personal Days
- Flexibility and variety of jobs/tasks
Production Technician - Maintenance
Total Seed Production is a corn and soybean seed production facility located in Tipton, IN. We are currently looking to expand our maintenance team and are seeking a qualified candidate to work as a part of our maintenance team as a technician.
Basic Duties Include:
- Be able to inspect, operate and test machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions
- Responsible for performing routine maintenance, inspecting drives, motors and/or belts
- Conduct preventative maintenance diagnosing mechanical problems to determine how to correct.
- Fill out and complete maintenance work tickets for record-keeping in a timely manner
- Maintenance of control boxes, PLC’s, variable speed drives and starters.
- Normal wiring of lights and running conduit
- Service, troubleshoot and repair any problem of any electrical or mechanical nature
- Other maintenance duties as assigned
Minimum of three years in a maintenance position with electrical diagnostic/repair and lock out tag out experience preferred; welding/fabrication beneficial and previous agriculture experience a plus.
Total Seed Production offers the following benefits:
- Stable and Growing Organization
- Full-Time Employment
- Competitive Wages
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401K w/match
- Vacation/Personal Days
- Flexibility and variety of jobs/tasks
Production Technician
Total Seed Production, a corn and soybean seed production facility located in Tipton, IN is always seeking qualified applicants who have an interest in the seed business and agriculture. Qualified candidates for the Production Technician position need to be willing to work hands-on and have mechanical skills, and ability. This position may be part of our packaging operation, field operation,or involved in plant activities related to the production of corn and soybean seed. We have both full and part-time positions available. Our 1st shift work hours are 7 am to 4 pm and 2nd shift work hours are 3 pm to 11 pm. Applicants must be willing and able to work both inside and outside during the different farming seasons and be knowledgeable in or ability to learn inventory control and basic plant operations. Previous forklift experience preferred. Experience in Agricultural a plus but not required.
