Liquid Plant Operator

Syngenta; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k match

Paid Vacation

Education Assistance

Job summary

Syngenta in the United States seeks a production operator to join our liquid plant products team. You will perform tasks across all phases of production, applying safety and quality procedures and following the operating manual to meet times and resource targets.

You will operate and troubleshoot filling lines, load materials, perform line clear downs, and help maintain safe, efficient plant operations while recording quality checks and using related information systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical background is preferred.
• Prior production, packaging or quality control experience desired.
• Demonstrates keen attention to detail in all tasks.
• Embraces continuous learning and quickly applies new knowledge.
• Works effectively in teams to achieve common goals.
• Manages time efficiently to meet production deadlines.
• Prioritizes safety and maintains high quality standards in all operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple formulating equipment following standard work and batch cycle times.
• Set up and run semi and automatic filling lines; load materials and perform clean downs.
• Follow site policies and procedures for safe, efficient operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment with assistance and implement corrective actions when cycles fall behind.
• Operate forklift and add materials to formulation vessels as needed.
• Maintain safety, environmental and housekeeping standards.
• Interpret planning docs and record quality checks.
• Use information systems related to F&P technology.
• Carry out basic maintenance on filling lines and related plant.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Safety adherence

Deviations analysis

Positive attitude

Quick learning

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Formulating equipment

Information systems (F&P tech)

Job description

Company Description

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

Company Description

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

Job Description

The role involves tasks related to the production of liquid plant products in all its phases, as required by the operating manual. It involves the knowledge and application of company procedures relating to safety and quality, as well as the execution of one's duties respecting expected times and resources.

Accountabilities

• Operate multiple formulating equipment in accordance with established operator standard work, ensuring adherence to prescribed formulation batch cycle times.
• Setting up and running of multiple semi and automatic filling lines including loading materials operating a wide range of machinery, product clean downs, equipment size changeovers, downtime recording.
• Work within site policies & procedures while performing proceduralized operations safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot equipment with assistance and solve problems; provide feedback and corrective actions when processes during the shift do not meet cycle time.
• Operate forklift and perform hand additions to formulation vessels.
• Maintain and improve safety, environmental and housekeeping standards.
• Interpretation of planning documentation, carrying out and recording quality checks.
• Operate various information systems associated with F&P technology.
• Carry out basic maintenance activities on the filling lines and associated plant

Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical background is preferred.
• Prior production, packaging or quality control experience desired
• Demonstrates keen attention to detail in all tasks.
• Embraces continuous learning and quickly applies new knowledge.
• Works effectively in teams to achieve common goals.
• Manages time efficiently to meet production deadlines.
• Prioritizes safety and maintains high quality standards in all operations.
• The role requires a propensity for production activities, with particular dedication to compliance with safety and quality regulations.
• Ability to analyze deviations from the standard is required to be reported to the shift manager. The ability to relate with a positive attitude towards colleagues is fundamental.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, 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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