Production Technician

Corteva Agriscience • Algona, IA

10d • 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 Algona IA site. 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. What You’ll Do: Harvest activities such as preparation, sorting, drying, etc. Conditioning activities such as sizing, gravity operation, packaging, palletizing, etc. Return and rework activities. Quality Analysis & Control activities. Field management activities such as scouting, field maintenance. Warehousing activities including forklift operation, collecting samples, pooling, etc. Gathering data for continuous improvement projects. Various other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• You have your 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.
• When you see a problem, you look for a way to fix it, you are solutions focused.
• You have experience and proven proficiency in computer systems and programs including (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and tend to pick up quickly on new software.
• You have a valid driver’s license, so you will be able to drive company vehicles.
• You 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.
• Chilly warehouse? Dusty field inspections? No problem! You love to get out there and be in the heart of operations with your team and work hard!
• You always are willing to help out and physical work isn’t a problem for you…Passing by a team member struggling to lift something? Safety is your top priority and you are willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations to help your colleague and/or perform necessary job tasks!
• You are willing/able to work a rotating shift and overtime hours including weekend work as needed during seasonal peaks to support production demand.

Nice To Haves

• Have two or more years of on-the-job manufacturing, operations, production, agriculture, or related experience.
• Associates or Bachelors degree
• Have working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, Continuous Improvement and Standardized Work.
• Leadership experience.
• Experience working with specialized manufacturing technology such as automation controls for operation, PLCs.
• Experience operating fork trucks.

Responsibilities

• Harvest activities such as preparation, sorting, drying, etc.
• Conditioning activities such as sizing, gravity operation, packaging, palletizing, etc.
• Return and rework activities.
• Quality Analysis & Control activities.
• Field management activities such as scouting, field maintenance.
• Warehousing activities including forklift operation, collecting samples, pooling, etc.
• Gathering data for continuous improvement projects.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees