Production Specialist

Corteva Agriscience • Hermiston, OR

8d • 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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Specialist to join our organization at our Hermiston, OR Parent Seed facility. If you are looking for a new challenge and continued professional growth this is the opportunity for you. VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. This role will be on-site at the Corteva location.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED.
• 2 years of related education and/or experience in agronomy, agriculture, production, manufacturing, etc.
• Experience with technology – iPads, computers, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to find and implement solutions to problems.
• Skilled at managing multiple tasks and priorities successfully in fast-paced environments.
• Good people skills.
• A valid US driver’s license.
• Willingness to participate in safe work practices, on-the-job safety, and work safety programs.
• Enjoy working outdoors in a variety of environments.
• Willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Willing and able to work a primarily daytime schedule with overtime hours including weekend work during seasonal peaks (April – July and September – November).

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree or higher, related to agriculture or industrial operations.
• Previous training on or experience with field inspections.
• Leadership or coaching experience.
• Knowledge of field equipment and techniques (irrigation, cutting, wheel-pulling, delays, scouting, etc.).
• Experience with mapping software (ArcGIS, ProMap).

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks associated with field activities (planting, detasseling, scouting, field maintenance, etc.).
• Maintain relationships with external partners (growers, contractors, etc.).
• Perform administrative procedures associated with field activities.
• Oversee processes while partnering with seasonal workers to ensure quality field operations and activities.
• Perform harvest activities such as preparation, drying, stabilization.
• Oversee and assist with shipping and receiving activities, including interplant movement, warehousing, and inventory management of packaged seed.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Plan Work Instructions and Quality Plan requirements.
• Use automation and computerized systems to perform work tasks (computers, iPads, etc.).
• Assist with safety program management and related safety activities.
• Various 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