Production Technician (Night Shift)

Corteva Agriscience; Alberta; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Night Shift Production Technician at their Lethbridge County facility. The role involves various production tasks, compliance with safety standards, and requires a High School Diploma or willingness to obtain a GED. Candidates should have experience in production agriculture and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or willingness to obtain GED within 12 months.
• Two-Year Technical or Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks associated with harvest, conditioning, and packaging.
• Shipping/receiving, inventory management, and compliance with quality plans.
• Work a night shift during peak season from October to March.

Skills

Communication

Technology Aptitude

Teamwork

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Two-Year Technical or Associates Degree

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Forklifts

Job description

Who We Are And What We Do

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.

Corteva has an exciting opportunity for a Night Shift Production Technician to join our team at our Lethbridge County, Alberta facility!

What You’ll Do

• Perform tasks associated with harvest, conditioning and treat/packaging, some general repair and maintenance, as directed by supervisor.
• Harvest activities from receiving to storage
• Conditioning activities such as cleaning and sizing, treating and packaging, palletizing, wrapping and sampling
• Shipping/receiving, interplant movement, rework, warehousing, and inventory management of bagged and bulk seed, including the safe operation of forklifts
• Compliance with Work Instructions and Quality Plan requirements
• Complete and maintain appropriate records, documents, or reports such as quality, safety, grower, and inventory records
  
  

Education

• You have your High School Diploma/GED OR are willing and able to obtain your GED within twelve (12) months of hire as a condition of employment.
  
  

What Skills You Need

• You have previous experience or knowledge in production agriculture, operations, manufacturing, or related industry
• You are comfortable with technology and possess a good computer aptitude including the use of Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and are willing and able to learn other company-specific applications as required
• You are willing and able to perform the physical aspects of the job with or without reasonable accommodation: climb and/or work in elevated areas, stand and sit for extended periods, work outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions, lift up to fifty (50) lbs., and perform work that involves repetitive motion and lifting
• You have a valid driver’s license
• You can work independently as well as in a team environment
• You have good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to adjust to quickly changing conditions and anticipate needs
• You value health and safety! You will always work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure you, and your colleagues, go home safely every day
• You are willing and able to work a night shift during peak season from October to March, and overtime hours, which include nights and weekends during seasonal peaks to support production demand
  
  

What Makes You Stand Out

• Two-Year Technical or Associates Degree in Agriculture, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field
• You have one (1) year of education and/or experience in operations, manufacturing, agriculture, or related industry
• General knowledge and/or experience with field and/or agriculture equipment (plows, tractors, forklifts, etc.)
  
  

Work Authorization and Relocation:

• This position does NOT offer a relocation package
• VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
  
  

Site Dedicated (100% at Corteva location):

• This role will be on site at our Corteva location
  
  

This salary range for this position is $43,330 to $54,160