Production Technician

Corteva Agriscience • Hermiston, OR

6d • 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 Technician at our Hermiston OR Parent Seed location. We stay busy and challenged year-round with a diversity of tasks and activities at Hermiston! We take pride in the quality of our work and the safety of all of our team members. We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have stable work history. 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 OR are willing and able to obtain your GED within a specified time frame of hire as a condition of employment.
• Good computer skills and are experienced with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Enjoy the challenge of having a variety of tasks and staying busy!
• Value the safety of yourself and your co-workers and will eagerly participate in safe work practices, on-the-job safety, and work safety programs.
• Appreciate being in a position that has strong potential for advancement.
• Value working as a team, are proactive, communicate concerns, and are accepting of change.
• Can work independently, multitask, and maintain an organized workplace.
• Seasoned in the working-world and/or have at least two years of education in operations, manufacturing, agriculture or warehousing.
• A valid driver’s license, so you are able to drive a company vehicle when needed.
• Willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs. and complete work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willing and able to work a rotating shift and overtime hours including occasional weekend work which may be required during seasonal peaks (April – July and September – November) to support production goals.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, Continuous Improvement and Standardized Work.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Current CDL driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Shipping and receiving activities, including interplant movement, warehousing, and inventory management of bulk and bagged seed.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with growers, detasseling and roguing contractors, as well as seed field inspectors.
• Handle a high volume and complexity of product (e.g. number of hybrids, customization).
• Seed field management activities such as scouting, field maintenance, pollination delay, rouging, and control activities.
• Compliance with Quality Plan Work Instructions and Quality Plan requirements.
• Oversee processes while partnering with seasonal workers to ensure quality field operations and activities.
• Harvest activities such as preparation, drying, stabilization.
• General repair and preventative maintenance activities.
• Use of automation and computerized systems to perform work tasks (computers and iPads).
• 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