Production Technician 2

Syngenta Group•Pekin, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Syngenta Seeds is a major developer and producer of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers, and small seed companies. Its seeds are designed to improve crop quality and yields, strengthen resistance to disease and drought, and help farmers produce food using fewer resources. The Production Technician 2 operates seed conditioning tower equipment and monitors product flow, equipment performance, moisture, quality results, and process settings. The role includes conducting product checks and sampling, completing production and traceability records, performing inspections and basic preventive maintenance, and promptly reporting malfunctions, quality issues, safety risks, spills, or product mix-ups. The technician follows site safety, environmental, quality, seed stewardship, and operating procedures, while maintaining lot identity and preventing cross-contamination. The position also supports other plant activities as needed and works with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and fellow operators to meet production targets. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of relevant experience, the ability to work multiple shifts, and the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 70 pounds. Syngenta describes a collaborative culture that supports professional development and work-life balance, and offers flexible work options and a range of benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Ability to work multiple shifts.
Ability to perform manual labor tasks, including bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 70 pounds.
Ability to accurately maintain production documents.
Ability to work effectively in assigned plant areas such as warehouse, packaging, and treating.
Knowledge of safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment.
Basic knowledge of relevant production software, including 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.
Immediately identify and report equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, safety risks, spills, or product mix-ups.
Follow 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.
Collaborate with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and fellow operators to meet daily production targets.