Production Operator

Corteva Agriscience • Valdosta, GA

7d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. Our crop protection site located in Valdosta, GA has an exciting opportunity for a Production Operator to join our team.
Job Overview:
This job exists to provide leadership, operational expertise, technical, mechanical, and hands-on assistance for safe operation of the Corteva Agriscience Valdosta, GA facility. The following are some key responsibilities:

Requirements

• High School/GED or equivalent.
• Have a current, valid, United States driver's license.
• Pass a drug screen, background history, and other relevant screens if job offer is received and accepted.
• Read, write, and speak English.
• Reliable attendance.
• Work a rotating shift and/or overtime.
• Ability to be regularly medically approved and fit tested for respirator use.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Obtain necessary certifications as needed.
• Work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
• Candidate must be able to perform the Essential Functions of the role, which include, but are not limited to the ability to:
• Use standard safety equipment which is rated for 300 pounds or less.
• Pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds multiple times per day and maneuver hoses, flange connections and operate valves and similar equipment.
• Perceive, identify, and respond to plant and site alarms or other hazard warnings.
• Follow procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
• Wear a uniform and safety equipment, such as respirators, earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
• Safely operate fork trucks, condors, and/or site vehicles.
• Candidates must be willing and able to work in environments that include: tight or closed-in spaces, climb stairs/ladders and working at heights, stand or walk for extended periods of time, frequent bending and reaching, outdoors and in inclement weather.
• If hired, you are indicating that you are able to complete the essential functions of the job (including physical requirements) with or without, if applicable, reasonable accommodation for disability.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant trade school training or technical background.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or relevant military experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment, process and quality problems. Analyze and resolve them. Take ownership of resolution.
• Take initiative by proactively identifying roadblocks to achieving the plant goals and work to resolve.
• Prep and isolate equipment for maintenance. Complete Return to Operation checks. Write safe work permits.
• Perform competitive work practices.
• Assure compliance with all EH&S requirements related to assigned roles per plant and site policies.
• Formulate individual goals which align with the plant goals and execute. Update progress quarterly.
• Utilize electronic tools (e.g. electronic logbook, event and action tool, master task list, MS Outlook, etc.).
• Follow applicable supporting work processes (e.g. Global Maintenance Work Process, Operate Plant Work Process, Material Flow Work Process, EH&S work process etc.).
• Review and update plant operating discipline to capture best practices.
• Participate in plant initiatives (e.g. involvement in teams, operating discipline improvements, work process implementation, work process tools).
• Communicate role related information between shifts and day staff.
• Promote an environment of teamwork while leading through example.
• Ensure personal learning needs are achieved utilizing the available learning resources.
• Lead or participate in Root Cause Investigations.
• Participate in reviews and implementation of plant projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees