What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator position at Corteva Agriscience?
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. Our crop protection site located in Valdosta, GA has an exciting opportunity for a Production Operator to join our team.
Job Overview :
This job exists to provide leadership, operational expertise, technical, mechanical, and hands-on assistance for safe operation of the Corteva Agriscience Valdosta, GA facility. The following are some key responsibilities :
- Troubleshoot equipment, process and quality problems. Analyze and resolve them. Take ownership of resolution.
- Take initiative by proactively identifying roadblocks to achieving the plant goals and work to resolve.
- Prep and isolate equipment for maintenance. Complete Return to Operation checks. Write safe work permits.
- Perform competitive work practices.
- Assure compliance with all EH&S requirements related to assigned roles per plant and site policies.
- Formulate individual goals which align with the plant goals and execute. Update progress quarterly.
- Utilize electronic tools (e.g. electronic logbook, event and action tool, master task list, MS Outlook, etc.).
- Follow applicable supporting work processes (e.g. Global Maintenance Work Process, Operate Plant Work Process, Material Flow Work Process, EH&S work process etc.).
- Review and update plant operating discipline to capture best practices.
- Participate in plant initiatives (e.g. involvement in teams, operating discipline improvements, work process implementation, work process tools).
- Communicate role related information between shifts and day staff.
- Promote an environment of teamwork while leading through example.
- Ensure personal learning needs are achieved utilizing the available learning resources.
- Lead or participate in Root Cause Investigations.
- Participate in reviews and implementation of plant projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education / Certification Requirements :
Education / Certification Preferred :
Basic Requirements :
Candidate must be able to perform the Essential Functions of the role, which include, but are not limited to the ability to :
If hired, you are indicating that you are able to complete the essential functions of the job (including physical requirements) with or without, if applicable, reasonable accommodation for disability.
Benefits - How We'll Support You :
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
