Machine Operator/Assembler

Machine Operator

Seasonal Warehouse Work · $19–$22/hr (depending on experience) · 40 hrs/week · October 2026 – April 2027 (Strong Performers invited to stay on full-time)

About the Company

• Sweet Yards is a small seed company in Palm Springs that offers hundreds of organic vegetable, herb, fruit, and flower seed varieties to home gardeners across the country through online sales.
• We’re a small, family-run team, and we value our employees and work to make their jobs as enjoyable as possible.

About the Job

• Operate automated machinery to fill packets and pouches with seed.
• Seal, label, and package finished products into case packs and store them throughout the warehouse.
• Locate bulk seed and packaging materials in the warehouse.
• Follow standard operating procedures for your machine, including safety and quality checks.
• Thoroughly clean your work area at the end of every day.
• Full-time seasonal position from October 2026 through April 2027, with hands-on training from experienced supervisors.
• Flexible start time: choose when your day begins, as long as you work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.
• Listen to music, podcasts, or audiobooks while you work.
• Paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas), plus paid sick leave.
• Strong performers are invited back for future seasons.

About You

• Dependable: you come in when you say you will.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
• Able to communicate well and not afraid to ask for help when needed.
• Enjoy repetitive work and take pride in getting every packet right.
• Interested in working efficiently and improving how things are done.
• Ability to comfortably lift 50 lb.
• Basic computer skills.
• Preferred: experience working with machinery, and comfortable troubleshooting machines.

Indeed Posting Details

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Number of openings: 5 or more

Pay: $19.00–$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Commute: Palm Springs, CA 92264: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question: Please introduce yourself and briefly say why this job appeals to you. Thank you.

Work Location: In person

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Machine operation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person