Production Technician SSV

Syngenta Group • Pasco, WA

6d • $45,600 - $68,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician works in Syngenta Seeds’ dedicated small seed vegetable (SSV) conditioning and seed health area, providing leadership and seed quality expertise for plant activities. The role supports conditioning operations, product quality, inventory, equipment maintenance, and the timely availability of seed products in line with business requirements.

The technician maintains and follows plant operating procedures and processing documentation, develops and executes processing plans and work instructions, and communicates across departments to coordinate processing work. The role also supports safety training and observations, supervises employees and third-party personnel as needed, and performs other duties required by the SSV conditioning department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of office functions and processes, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Smartsheet and data-entry experience.
• Ability to become forklift certified.
• Ability to operate conditioning, chemical, and packaging equipment.
• Ability to receive AASCO seed sampler certification.
• Excellent analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work positively and effectively with outside vendors and agencies, as well as internal personnel and departments.
• Working knowledge of inventory management principles.
• Ability to wear pesticide PPE, lift 50 pounds, bend and stoop, and frequently stand and walk, including climbing stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work in cold, hot, and dusty conditions; work with seed treatments; and work shifts and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assist in presenting safety training classes and conducting Seeds of Safety and forklift observations.
• Ensure equipment is properly calibrated and routinely inspected.
• Supervise employees and third-party personnel as required.
• Perform other duties needed to meet SSV conditioning department needs.
• Provide leadership and seed quality expertise to SSV plant activities.
• Maintain, document, and follow established plant operating procedures.
• Verify that seed picked and transported to designated areas is accurately identified and checked against production orders; fill orders according to their instructions.
• Ensure equipment clean-downs and changeovers are completed correctly to prevent product contamination or seed mixtures.
• Assist with quality samples, officially drawn samples, and quality data collection; execute sampling procedures according to established procedures.
• Assess product quality and ensure adherence to product specifications; respond proactively when seed does not meet approved specifications.
• Develop and execute processing plans to meet business strategies and product availability requirements.
• Communicate proactively across departments and functions to align processing efforts with business demands and requirements.
• Schedule plant and equipment repair and maintenance rigorously.
• Pursue continuous improvement in processing and motivate employees.
• Provide required information in a timely manner.
• Develop and execute processing work instructions, task cards, JSAs, and ECPs according to document management procedures.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on the first day.
• 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing, and retirement savings contribution.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Education assistance.
• Wellness programs.
• Corporate discounts.
• Flexible work options supporting work and personal needs.
• Professional development and a work-life balance culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED