Production Technician 1

Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Job Description

The Production Technician 1 partners with Production Technicians and leadership to support plant activities to support in the distribution of high-quality seed to our clients and customers.

Duties

• Responsible for general site upkeep, such as, general maintenance, housekeeping, stocking, etc.
• Operate forklifts to support plant operations.
• Assisting with operating equipment and systems in accordance with site specific activities.
• Support quality control and adherence.
• Basic understanding of standard procedures and safety programs.
• Alert senior technicians and leadership as needed when non-conformities in product or process variance occur.
• Maintain compliance with site HSE protocols and Syngenta HSE policies and employee code of conduct.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work multiple shifts.
• Forklift certification (within 90 days).
• Able to perform manual labor tasks, such as bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 70 pounds.
  
  

Knowledge of safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment

• Limited knowledge of routine maintenance procedures.
• Accurate record-keeping of production documents.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  
  

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
  
  

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.

Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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