**Hiring Quality Assurance Associate!!** Starting pay $18.00/hr, Bloomington IL As the Quality Assurance Associate/Assistant you will be responsible for all quality assurance processes and personnel within the location. This role will also support the Quality Assurance Supervisor. Typical hours are 7 AM to 4 PM, but candidates must be okay with starting work at 6 AM during the busy Harvest season. Responsibility's Include processing bulk seed samples to determine predicted seed sizing and conversion, visually inspecting all finished seed lots to ensure acceptable seed appearance, and processing and submitting samples for quality lab analysis. **Responsibilities Include** + Process bulk seed samples to determine predicted seed sizing and conversion. + Visually inspect all finished seed lots to ensure acceptable seed appearance. + Process and submit samples for quality lab analysis. + Work with warehouse employees to probe carryover seed according to customer requests. + Monitor finished crop quality results and initiate actions with location managers when problems are noted. + Initiate and release 'SEED ON HOLD' within location warehouses and inventory systems. + Assist with the printing and labeling of product for customers. + Handle order/data entry for customers. + Support inventory management. **Essential Skills** + Minimum 1 year of data entry/ computer skills. + Minimum 1 year of experience using MS Office or ERP type systems (e.g., SAP, inventory control). + Experience in a shipping, inventory, or warehousing environment. + High School Diploma or GED. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in the agricultural industry (farming, landscaping, etc.) is a plus. + Experience using inventory control systems is advantageous. + Experience working in a customer service or phone-based role is beneficial. + Attention to detail. + Willingness to learn. + Ability to learn quickly. + Strong communication skills. + Organized. + Personable. + Professional and presentable, as the role involves greeting guests and visitors. **Why Work Here?** We are focused on top-notch quality, intelligent solutions, and a family-oriented culture. We provide systems and services that deliver solutions in the production, processing, and distribution of seed in multiple crops and regions around the world. Our goal is to make our customers happy by providing answers to their important questions. Our culture of customer service and quality is embedded in our employees who accept the challenge of providing the highest quality seed for our customers. We offer a supportive corporate office that handles human resources, financial services, and data systems, providing necessary support to our employees at the location level. **Work Environment** This is an office position connected to a shipping/receiving dock, with some quality checks in the warehouse area. The work hours are Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional Saturday work if needed. Candidates must be okay with starting work at 6 AM during Harvest season. **Next Steps-** If you feel you are interested and qualified for this opportunity, please submit an application and we will review. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.