Mill Associate
Company: Native Seed
Location: Townsend
Posted on: March 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Company Background: NativeSeed Group is a
collection of native seed companies across multiple locations in
CA, WA, UT, MT, NV, CO, KS, NE and AZ. For over three decades,
NativeSeed Group has been recognized as the leading supplier of
native seed and erosion control products in North America, serving
a diverse range of customers including federal and state agencies,
departments of transportation, contractors and hydro seeders,
environmental landscapers, NGOs, Fortune 500 energy corporations,
large landowners, and retail consumers. NativeSeed Group is the
only vertically integrated native seed company in North America and
includes five state-of-the-art farming, processing, and cleaning
operations as well as 11 points of distribution throughout the
West. We have decades of experience designing regionally adapted
reclamation and restoration seed solutions spanning small landowner
beautification projects to large scale, complex habitat restoration
initiatives. Our best-in-class team members specialize in plant
ecology, science, agronomy, and the industry's most comprehensive
wildland seed collection operation. NativeSeed Group is committed
to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran
status. E-Verify Notice: In compliance with federal law, this
employer participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment
eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information
about NativeSeed Group, visit nativeseedgroup.com Service | Quality
| Knowledge Benefits: As a full time employee, you will be eligible
for company benefits after a 60 day introduction period. Benefits
include: · Health Insurance – HSA and PPO Insurance Options ·
Available HSA with employer match · Company Paid Vision Premiums ·
Dental · 401k with Employer Match · 16 Days PTO/Year with increase
for long term employees · Paid Holidays · Floating Holidays ·
Employer Paid Life/AD&D · Annual performance reviews with
potential for wage increase What you’ll gain working with
NativeSeed Group: · A chance to work closely with a tenured
leadership team and contribute to a high-growth company. ·
Opportunities for career development and advancement based on
performance and initiative. · A collaborative culture and the
opportunity to be part of a company recognized as the leading
supplier of native seed and erosion control products in North
America.
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The Seed Mill Associate is responsible for all activities involved
in the Seed Cleaning process. This person works closely with both
the Mill Manager and the Farm Manager to plan and organize the
production workflow of seed cleaning and packaging of seed.
Responsibilities · Help receive and document un-cleaned seed
inventory · Maintain records of each seed lot · Help set-up of
machines for cleaning each crop & monitor quality of cleaned seed ·
Help maintain records of machinery setups for each species of seed
· Monitor to assure seed samples are properly pulled for laboratory
tests, and properly labelled and stored · Coordinate the re-clean
seed as required · Help set up new equipment & modify and/or adapt
to meet seed cleaning needs · Implement and maintain procedures to
ensure a safe work environment · Implement and maintain procedures
to ensure clean, safe, and efficient seed storage · Other farm and
warehouse duties as required through the season. Requirements:
Experience / Education and Skills Required · Communication and
attention to detail: relate clearly and well with office and other
workers. · Able to operate a forklift and skidsteer, or demonstrate
an ability to learn. · Able to lift 50 lb to head height, and in
good physical condition. · Organization and safety consciousness,
and maintain a clean work environment. · Legible writing. · Basic
math: to check orders, calculate loads, calculate weights, etc. ·
Maintain good morale and promote teamwork in the cleaning
department. Compensation details: 18-20 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: Native Seed, Bozeman , Mill Associate, Manufacturing , Townsend, Montana
