Production Technician - Line Maintenance

Syngenta Group • Slater, IA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Seeds Supply and Operations Team is currently seeking a Production Technician - Line Maintenance in Slater, IA. You will help shape the future of agriculture by: Reliably creating high quality seed for our stakeholders Develop/implement best practices in LM nursery seed production Foster an operational culture founded of HSE and operation excellence

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing
• Commercial Pesticide Applicators License or ability and willingness to obtain
• Currently Forklift Certified, or the ability and willingness to obtain (On-site training & Certification provided.)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., walk seed production fields and work a 7-day work week during critical times of the year.
• Capability to operate farm machinery such as tractors and sprayers
• Ability and willingness to work in various environments, Office and Lab Environment as well as Dusty and hot conditions in the fields.
• Knowledge of office functions and processes, including MS Office, MS Databases and Spreadsheets
• Exceptionally detail oriented with high accuracy - Data entry into data management systems must be accurate due to decisions being made by other departments based on the information given

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in agronomy (or related plant science), Ag. Business
• 1-2 years of experience in nursery or seed production processes
• PC and business software skills including Spirit, MINT and SAP

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the agronomic and cultural practices of the Line Maintenance corn nursery to ensure quality specifications and timelines are achieved.
• Packet nursery seed.
• Aid with coordinating the planting, pollinating, harvesting and shelling of the nurseries.
• Assist winter-season nursery activities with seed packing, shipping, and shelling
• Create a “safety first” working environment to safeguard employees, Syngenta assets and the environment.
• Ensure efficient management of seed inventory.
• Meet LM seed targets in terms of quality, quantity, cost and timing.
• Support Parent Seed warehouse and conditioning operations during peak seasonal workloads

Benefits

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
• Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.

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