What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seed Production Technician position at Syngenta?
Company Description
At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Production and Supply team is currently seeking a Production Technician , located in Waterloo, NE.
Job Description
- Operate equipment and systems in accordance with site specific activities.
- Drive Forklifts, operate pallet wraps, support systems such as conditioning, packaging, and treating
- May assist in managing field activities such as planting, field observations, harvest activities and data collection.
- May participate in field activities such as rouging, detasseling, etc.
- Provide support in process order tracking, administrative procedures, maintenance orders and production information leveraging data systems (SAP, SMMS, WMS)
- Assist in keeping metrics and other information current on visual boards/data dashboards to drive teamwork and support data-driven decisions.
- Alert senior technicians and leadership as needed when non-conformities in product or process variance occur.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to company's Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards.
- Comply with internal procedures and support compliance with legal requirements applicable to local area.
- Identify opportunities to improve performance in accordance with production area, site and company goals.
- Perform routine maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance, and report any malfunctions or repair needs promptly.
- Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- years of relevant experience will determine placement work level.
- Ability to lift, push, pull up to 70 pounds
- Ability to effectively
- Knowledge of safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment
- Basic knowledge of relevant production software (SCADA)
- Background check, drug screening and basic physical required in onboarding process for hire.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Waterloo, NE 68069: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $25