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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.

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 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 

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