Production Technician

Corteva Agriscience • Waialua, HI

4d • 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 Waialua HI facility.
Please note:
VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
What You’ll Do:
Perform production activities such as field work, production and warehouse, plant and field maintenance, and other processes including leading work areas.
Use automation and computerized systems to perform work tasks (computers and iPads).
Complete production and warehousing activities including receiving, husking and sorting corn, drying and shelling operations, forklift operation, loading and unloading, collecting samples, etc.
Complete field related activities such as planting, irrigation activities, fertilizing, land and field maintenance, roguing, detasseling, scouting, data collection, pest management, etc.
Operation and maintenance of a wide range of agriculture equipment and implements (tractor, UTV, etc.).
Various other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• You have your High School Diploma/GED.
• You have a proactive work ethic and good time management skills.
• You value health and safety, and you always work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day.
• You look at problems to find a solution and love solving them.
• You value working as a team; you are proactive, communicate concerns, and are accepting of change.
• You can work independently, multitask, and maintain an organized workplace.
• You have at least one year of education and/or experience in operations, manufacturing, agriculture or warehousing.
• Willing and able to work in cold environments. You are also 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.
• You are willing and able to work shiftwork and overtime hours including occasional weekend work which may be required during seasonal peaks (January - April and September – November) to support production goals.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, Continuous Improvement and Standardized Work.
• Experience with forklift, tractor, and other equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform production activities such as field work, production and warehouse, plant and field maintenance, and other processes including leading work areas.
• Use automation and computerized systems to perform work tasks (computers and iPads).
• Complete production and warehousing activities including receiving, husking and sorting corn, drying and shelling operations, forklift operation, loading and unloading, collecting samples, etc.
• Complete field related activities such as planting, irrigation activities, fertilizing, land and field maintenance, roguing, detasseling, scouting, data collection, pest management, etc.
• Operation and maintenance of a wide range of agriculture equipment and implements (tractor, UTV, etc.).
• 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
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

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