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Production
Technician - Slater, IA
Syngenta
Job details
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job
Description
About Syngenta
Syngenta is a global leader in
agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to
life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to
solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with
fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment
are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in
agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the
markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what
your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and
taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.
About Us
We invite you to help us shape the
future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to
play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support
that challenge, the Corn Seeds Production and Operations Team is currently
seeking a Production Technician in Slater, IA.
You will help shape the future of
agriculture by:
- Leading field
operations, seed receiving, and conditioning equipment operations to
ensure that all seed is properly handled and conditioned so the highest
quality seed will be packaged to meet product demand.
- Fostering an
operational culture founded of HSE and operation excellence
Accountabilities
- Complete field
operations as directed by Field Production Lead including; planting,
flagging, field scouting, equipment setup/validation, WPS recording,
staff training, quality audits, and process improvement projects.
- Complete
harvest operations as directed by plant management including; Receiving,
Husk and Sort, dryer and/or shelling operations.
- Ensure all
daily/weekly equipment inspection checks and clean-downs are completed
- Create a
“safety first” working environment to safeguard employees, Syngenta
assets and the environment.
- Maintain,
document, and adherence to established plant procedures
- Perform
product quality assessments and adherence to product specifications
- All seed
picked and transported to specified area is identified accurately and
checked against production order
- Timely and
accurate data entry into SAP as part of Inventory Management
- Perform other
duties as required to meet plant or site needs
Requirements
- High School
Diploma or GED
- Ability and
willingness to work OT as needed with 7-day work weeks during critical
times of the year
- Able and
willing to working outside in various weather conditions
- Valid Driver’s
License in good standing
- Forklift certified,
or the ability and willingness to obtain certification. (On-Site
Training provided)
- Commercial
Pesticide Applicators License or ability and willingness to obtain
- Must be
authorized to work for Syngenta in the United States without work
authorization sponsorship
Preferred Requirements
- Associates
and/or Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or related field highly preferred
- Experience
working in Agriculture/Seed Industry
- Ability and
willingness to obtain a CDL certified
What We Offer:
- Full Benefit
Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
- 401k plan with
company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
- Paid Vacation,
12 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance,
Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
- A culture that
promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous
family-oriented events throughout the year
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion
or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion,
gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status,
disability, or any other legally protected status.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm)
Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission's (EEOC)
(http://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/poster_direct.htm)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
(EPPA)
(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm)
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