Seed Production Technician

Corteva Agriscience • Hermiston, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Corteva Agriscience is seeking an entry-level Seed Production Technician to join our Hermiston, Oregon team! This position provides support to the wheat and corn programs and will include in-field crop production and warehouse processing activities. Come grow your career with Corteva Agriscience, where you’ll have opportunities to nurture your passion and use your talents to help solve some of the biggest challenges facing the world today. Please note: there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance provided for this role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 1-2 years on-the-job or related ag experience
• Driver’s license with good driving record
• Experience operating farm equipment
• Good safety and risk management habits
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule including shift work and overtime hours including weekend work required during key production peaks
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with co-workers, temp labor, contractors, etc.
• Attention to detail
• Able to make independent decisions
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Willing and able to work in a variety of areas (field, plant, warehouse)
• Willing and able to lift up to 60lbs and complete work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting.
• Willing and able to work both outdoors and indoors in cold, hot, wet, and dry conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Active Class A CDL (highly preferred)
• Forklift experience
• Associates degree or higher in agriculture related field
• Previous training on field scouting
• Leadership experience
• Knowledge of production agriculture and production plant operations
• Knowledge of field equipment and techniques (planting, cultivating, irrigation, cutting, wheel-pulling, delays, scouting, etc.)
• Experience operating conditioning and packaging equipment.
• Ability to do basic equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Equipment operation including tractors, planters, cultivators, etc.
• Provide support for planting, field maintenance, roguing, data collection, detasseling and harvesting operations.
• Support seed processing and warehouse activities including receiving, husking, drying, conditioning, treat/packaging and shipping for corn and wheat.
• Ability to run forklift or willingness to learn to use a forklift to support processing activities as needed throughout the year.
• Ability to learn and utilize Research and Production software systems to support seed production activities.
• Professional communication with supervisors, cooperators, contractors and support staff to ensure clear understanding of objectives and project success.
• Supervise temporary or seasonal workers when needed to ensure work is performed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Willingness to participate in site safety programs.
• Work efficiently with a team or individually.
• Have active Class A CDL or willingness/ability to obtain this license within one year of being employed at Corteva (Training expense would be covered by Corteva)

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
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

What This Job Offers

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