Production Technician

Syngenta; Kingston (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds seeks a skilled operator to run site equipment and systems, including forklifts and wrapping machinery, with attention to packaging, conditioning, and treating activities.

You will support field tasks such as planting, observations, and harvest activities, and assist with data collection and maintenance orders in SAP/SMMS/WMS. The role emphasizes safety, QA/QC adherence, and data-driven teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with manual labor and lifting is essential.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts and maintain accuracy in records.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and systems in accordance with site specific activities.
• Drive Forklifts, operate pallet wraps, support conditioning, packaging, and treating.
• Assist in field activities such as planting, harvest, data collection and observations.
• Participate in field activities such as rouging and detasseling when needed.
• Support process order tracking and maintenance orders using data systems (SAP, SMMS, WMS).
• Keep metrics and data dashboards up to date to inform teamwork and decisions.
• Alert senior technicians when non-conformities occur.
• Follow QA/QC standards and comply with procedures and legal requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance within production area goals.
• Maintain site HSE compliance and report malfunctions or repairs promptly.
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance.

Skills

Manual labor

Record keeping

Lifting up to 70 lbs

Multi-shift ability

Data entry

Warehouse operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Job description

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 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

• 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.
• Maintain compliance with site HSE protocols and Syngenta HSE policies and employee code of conduct.
• 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.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work multiple shifts.
• Able to perform manual labor tasks, such as bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 70 pounds.
• Accurate record-keeping of production documents.
• Ability to effectively work in assigned areas of plant, such as warehouse, packaging, treating.

Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges

• Knowledge of safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Basic knowledge of relevant production software (SCADA).
• Knowledge of routine maintenance procedures.
• Accurate record-keeping of production documents.

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.
• Salary range $45,600- $68,400

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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