Careers
Dakota’s Best Seed is located in Platte, SD. We currently have between 15-20 employees. We buy, sell
and condition organic and Non-GMO agricultural seed, sell organic and conventional seed corn, and sell
fertilizer (primarily organic). Our facility is organic certified. We are typically open from 8-5, Monday
thru Friday with Saturday hours during spring planting. We are a family owned and operated business
for over 50 years.
CFO/Controller
Dakota’s Best Seed is a regional agriculture organization is seeking a Chief Financial Officer. We are looking for a well-rounded individual with a strong financial background that can step in immediately to make an impact.
Responsibilities
- Effectively lead and oversee the company's finances.
- Responsible for all internal and external financial reporting.
- Develop and manage the ongoing budgeting process.
- Strategic planning to key leadership.
- Provide a financial basis for strategic planning.
- Serve as an integral member of Senior Management Team and provide leadership and input to president/owner.
- Develop staff as the company continues to grow.
- Perform other duties as needed
Email Resume To: DakotasBestHR@midstatesd.net
Subject Line: CFO/Controller
Dakota’s Best Seed is a regional agriculture organization is
seeking an Operations Manager. We are looking for a well-rounded individual
with a strong ag background that can step in immediately to make an impact. We
are looking for someone with a long-term commitment as an extremely successful
candidate will have advancement opportunity to CEO within 2-5 years.
Responsibilities
- Manage entire site and team of 10 to 15 employees.
- Manage our conventional and organic seed, and fertility product inventory.
- Streamline and improve current operation productivity.
- Quality control.
- Hire and train operations support staff.
- In house seed and fertilizer sales as needed.
- Ensuring excellent customer service.
- Collaborate with owner and CFO to increase profits.
Email Resume To: DakotasBestHR@midstatesd.net
Subject Line: Operations Manager
Dakota’s Best Seed located in Platte, SD is looking for an Office Administrator. Primary responsibility will be administering front office to promote operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Customer assistance
- Data entry & management
- Inventory management
- Organic paperwork processing and management
- Shipping Management
- Order entry and processing
- Position may evolve over time due to additional staffing, business needs and candidates skill set.
Email Resume To: DakotasBestHR@midstatesd.net
Subject Line: Office Administrator
General Labor - Full and Part Time Positions
Dakota’s Best Seed is a regional agriculture organization is seeking both full
time and part time general laborers for agriculture-based seed company.
Responsibilities
- Packaging, shipping, and forklift operation.
- Tractor and auger operation.
- Physical labor such as moving seed and cleaning bins.
- Variety of tasks as needed.
- Mill operations (cleaning seed) for right candidate. Will provide on-job training.
Qualifications
- MUST have experience with farm equipment.
- Must pay attention to detail with a good attitude and friendly customer service.
- Must be reliable, with good attendance and show up on time daily.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and follow safety procedures.
- Simple math and good reading skills.
- Willing to work overtime or extended hours during busy seasons (short term).
- Excellent team player.
- Random drug testing.
- References required.
Benefits
- Compensation starting from $11.00 - $15.00 depending on experience and references. EOE.
- Full time position includes paid holidays and vacation, health, vision, and dental insurance, simple IRA.
- Year end bonus for quality workmanship.
Please submit: Online Application Form
Or Print and submit: Printed Application
Or Email Resume To: DakotasBestHR@midstatesd.net Subject Line: General Labor