Production Technician 2
About The Position
Syngenta Seeds is seeking a Production Technician 2 to operate conditioning tower equipment, including cleaners, color sorters, gravity tables, and associated control systems. The technician monitors product flow, equipment performance, moisture, quality results, and process settings, making approved adjustments as needed. The role performs product checks and collects samples according to established quality procedures. The position maintains accurate production records, lot traceability documentation, downtime logs, and inventory transactions. It also involves pre-operational inspections, housekeeping, basic preventive maintenance, and minor troubleshooting. The technician identifies and promptly reports equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, safety risks, spills, or product mix-ups. The technician follows site safety, environmental, quality, seed stewardship, and standard operating procedures; maintains lot identity and prevents cross-contamination through proper cleanout, labeling, and changeover practices; and supports receiving, packaging, warehouse, and other plant activities as production needs require. The role works collaboratively with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and fellow operators to meet daily production targets.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Ability to work multiple shifts.
- Able to perform manual labor tasks, such as bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 70 pounds.
- Accurate record-keeping of production documents.
- Ability to effectively work in assigned areas of the plant, such as warehouse, packaging, and treating.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment.
- Basic knowledge of relevant production software (SCADA).
- Knowledge of routine maintenance procedures.
Responsibilities
- Operate conditioning tower equipment, including cleaners, color sorters, gravity tables, and associated control systems.
- Monitor product flow, equipment performance, moisture, quality results, and process settings; make approved adjustments as needed.
- Perform routine product checks and collect samples according to established quality procedures.
- Complete production records, lot traceability documentation, downtime logs, and inventory transactions accurately and on time.
- Conduct pre-operational inspections, housekeeping, basic preventive maintenance, and minor troubleshooting.
- Identify and report equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, safety risks, spills, or product mix-ups immediately.
- Follow all site safety, environmental, quality, seed stewardship, and standard operating procedures.
- Maintain strict lot identity and prevent cross-contamination through proper cleanout, labeling, and changeover practices.
- Support receiving, packaging, warehouse, and other plant activities as production needs require.
- Work collaboratively with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and fellow operators to meet daily production targets.
Benefits
- Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first day.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Profit sharing and retirement savings contribution.
- Paid vacation and paid holidays.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Education assistance.
- Wellness programs.
- Corporate discounts.
- Flexible work options to support work and personal needs.
- Professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
