Job Description
Posting Start Date:  2/25/25
Offer ID:  622
Unit:  HM Clause
Job Title:  Operations worker
Job Location:  Modesto
Contract type:  Permanent
Job Description: 

Company Introduction

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

 

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application. 

Job description

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to: 

• Provide input for daily & weekly planning of department schedule including operator assignments, equipment selection, or deviation from the plan.

• Provide leadership and overall seed quality expertise to plant activities.

• Assist Supervisor by ensuring your team follows all established plant procedures (Safety, Quality, HR, etc.).

• Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

• Ensure all equipment is properly calibrated and routinely inspected. • Delegate tasks and set deadlines.

• Participate in the team development providing hands on training to Plant Operators and providing input for disciplinary actions of his/her team members to the supervisor.

• Perform and act as Supervisor while in their absence.

• Active positive participation in company programs and initiatives.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; participate and may lead safety initiatives.

• Able to operate all machinery within assigned department as needed.

• Responsible for product quality assessments and adherence to product specifications.

• Maintain integrity and accuracy in data entry.

Responsibilities

To be considered, you will need:

• GED, High School Diploma, or equivalent experience.

• 2 years of HM.Clause experience, or 2 years of Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

• Intermediate Skills in Microsoft Suite Programs including Excel and Word

• Must have experience using WMS and ERP programs (JDE, RFGEN, SAP, etc.)

• Forklift certified; Chemical applicators certificate may be required or ability to obtain within 8 months of hire date

Compensation

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.  

 

HM.CLAUSE offers a strong compensation and benefits package to its employees:

  • Competitive salary
    • This position’s range is $23 - $28/hr

Our total compensation and pay ranges reflect our market pay structures.  As such, individual salaries or hourly rates are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: local geographical market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as job related skills, education, and experience.

Information at a Glance

HM.CLAUSE, Business Unit of Group Limagrain, is an innovative global leader in the development, production, and commercialization of vegetable seeds. HM.CLAUSE belongs to the top 5 vegetable seed entities in the world. With over 2,000 varieties in more than 20 vegetable crops, HM.CLAUSE provides innovative solutions to growers worldwide. HM. CLAUSE is a company committed to diversity and inclusion.

Limagrain is an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by 1,300 farmers located in Auvergne (in the center of France). Present in 49 countries and with 9,335 employees, the Group breeds, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain is the fourth largest seed group worldwide.