Purpose: To assist under supervision with treating, drying and bagging of different varieties and seed lots, according to company Standard Operating Procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive seed-lots for treatment and confirm type of treatment is correct.
- Check / verify quantities, kins, varieties, seed size and lot numbers of seed received for treatment against the information supplied on the transfer.
- Accurately weigh / check weigh containers according to prescribed procedures after application.
- Close and label containers / bags of processed / treated seed according to prescribed procedures.
- Stack / pack containers / bags with processed / treated seed according to prescribed procedures.
- Assist with sealing (when applicable) of processed / treated seed according to prescribed procedures.
- Ensure that all procedures as per appropriate checklists are accurately followed.
- Clean all equipment thoroughly before and after each application, ensuring no traces or residue of previous treatments remain.
- Present documentation (job card) to Supervisor for final reconciliation, approval, and sign off.
- Operate the cleaning, treatment equipment after appropriate settings have been finalised by Supervisor.
- Clean the relevant equipment before and after use.
- Maintain high levels of hygiene surrounding the work area.
- Presenting of job card to supervisor for approval and sign-off, before forwarded to next step in the process.
- Ensure that seed is treated according to prescribed protocols and standards.
- Assist with quality control of packaging material i.e., labels, bags, cartons, packets, etc. in conjunction with the Supervisor.
- Ensure that quality control procedures, and instructions, are adhered to.
- Daily Checklist to be completed on equipment in an accurate and thorough manner.
