Careers
At Total Seed Production, we are invested in the individuals that make our seeds the best in the world. Join our team because Total Seed is the perfect place to grow.
Total Seed Production, Inc.
1375 N. 800 W.
Tipton, IN 46072
P: 765.963.5960
F: 765.963.2047
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:
- Assists with GPS operation, equipment and decisions
- Directs team members who are performing farm functions during farming seasons and are productive and efficient during off-seasons.
- Works independently as well as ensures team members are being productive in the proper direction daily
- Willing to operate as a team member in a variety of different roles/jobs during the peak seasons
- Assists with irrigation
- Coordinates field drainage projects and repair
- Assists in isolations with neighbors
- Surveys drainage elevations, area and features
- Reviews, suggests and demonstrates equipment
- Determines timing of cutting and pulling operations
- Operates equipment as needed
- Scouts and coordinates chemical applications
Education: Associate degree with at least 2 years related work experience or 4 years agricultural related work experience, or equivalent.
Total Seed Production, Inc.
1375 N. 800 W.
Tipton, IN 46072
P: 765.963.5960
F: 765.963.2047
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
Total Seed Production, Inc.
1375 N. 800 W.
Tipton, IN 46072
P: 765.963.5960
F: 765.963.2047
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.