Production Associate

Vylor; Rushville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off & wellbeing pay

Parental leave

Job summary

Vylor is hiring for a Production Technician at our Rushville, IN facility. The role supports seed production operations, including harvest, processing, packaging, and warehousing. The work involves shifts with peak-season variability and a focus on safety and quality.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus 1 year of operations/manufacturing experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a valid US driver’s license are preferred, with opportunity to grow within a team that

Qualifications

• You are safety minded and value co-worker safety, participate in safety programs.
• You enjoy a variety of tasks and staying busy while performing production duties.
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal/external customers.
• Desire to grow skills and career within a company like Vylor.
• Solutions-focused mindset when problems arise.
• Valid US Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Model Safety as the number one focus and act as safety steward for a program.
• Perform seed corn harvest and processing activities (receiving, husk/sort, drying, shelling, packaging).
• Operate automation and computerized systems (PLC, computers, tablets).
• Monitor product quality and ensure adherence to the quality plan.
• Handle warehousing tasks including forklift use and quality sampling.
• Contribute to continuous improvement data collection and project work.

Skills

Safety mindset

Communication skills

LEAN Manufacturing

Forklift operation

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year operations/manufacturing/agriculture experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting‑edge biotech, and next‑generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

We are currently seeking a Production Technician to join our team at our Rushville, Indiana production facility. If you have a passion for providing solutions and supporting a high‑performing team, this is a terrific opportunity for you!

The Rushville production location runs various production schedules during peak season months (September through March) each year.

This Includes But Is Not Limited To The Following

• Up to three (3) shifts per week, which will be between 8-to-10-hour shifts
• 5-6 days per week, with 1-2 days off, rotating shifts
• Premium Shift Bonus Provided!

During off-peak months (April through August) the site works an 8-hour day shift schedule with occasional overtime when needed. This provides a much better work‑life balance than other manufacturing roles and opportunities!

What You Will Do

• Model Safety as the number one focus
• 100% safety steward of a designated program
• Seed corn harvest activities such as receiving, husk/sort, drying, shelling, and bulk operations
• Process activities such as color sorting, sizing, gravity table, treating, packaging, and palletizing operations
• Use of automation and computerized systems to perform work tasks (PLC, computers, and iPads)
• Return and rework activities
• Monitor product quality and ensure activities meet the requirements of the quality plan.
• Warehousing activities including forklift operation, quality sampling, picking and pooling activities
• Data collection for continuous improvement projects that are driven from Bottoms Up Planning
• Facility and equipment maintenance task assignments
• Various other duties as assigned by supervisor

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 are safety minded! You value the safety of yourself and your co‑workers and will eagerly participate in safe work practices, on‑the‑job safety, and work safety programs
• You love variety of tasks, enjoy working hard and staying busy!
• You possess good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Growing your skills and your career is extremely important to you and you are looking for a company like Corteva where you can do just that!
• You are solutions focused! When you see a problem, you look for a way to fix it!
• You have a valid US Driver’s License
• You are willing and able to do the following 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 are comfortable with technology and possess good a 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 uphold health and safety to the highest standard! You consistently help others and demonstrate adherence to safety protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day
• You understand that delivering to our customers on-time keeps us viable and are willing and able to work a rotating shift 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
• You have one (1) year of education and/or experience in operations, manufacturing, agriculture, or related industry
• Knowledge or experience with LEAN Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Continuous Improvement and Standardized Work
• General knowledge and/or experience with field and/or agriculture equipment (plows, tractor, forklift, etc.)

Work Authorization and Relocation

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

Site Dedicated (100% at Corteva location)

• This role will be on‑site at our Corteva location

See what it’s like to work at our Seed Production locations, please visit : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJH446RiTipYzBES7NJF6rSV_5hRVEv_G

Benefits – How We’ll Support You

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well‑being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.