Production Technician

Vylor; Princeton (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor in Princeton, IL is hiring a Production Technician to operate and support highly automated equipment across harvest, treatment, packaging, and warehousing. You will help ensure seed quality, data collection, and continuous improvement on a rotating schedule including nights and weekends during peak season.

Ideal candidates have a two-year technical or associate degree and at least two years in manufacturing, with lean principles and basic IT skills.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical or associate degree required.
• Two or more years of on-the-job manufacturing experience preferred.
• LEAN Manufacturing knowledge (5S, Continuous Improvement, Standardized Work) helpful.
• General knowledge of field/agriculture equipment (plows, tractor, forklift) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor highly automated equipment for harvest, treating and packaging.
• Perform harvest prep, husk sort oversight, drying and shelling tasks.
• Carry out plant operations such as treating, packaging and palletizing.
• Conduct seed quality analysis and tag printing for quality control.

Skills

Proactive work ethic

Time management

Technology aptitude

Written and verbal communication

Driver's license

Teamwork

Education

Two-Year Technical or Associates Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

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 Princeton, Illinois production facility!

What You Will Do

• Perform a variety of tasks associated with general plant operations and field activities that will evolve with each season throughout the year
• Responsible for setting up and monitoring highly automated equipment for various processes such as harvest, treating, and packaging
• Harvest activities such as preparation, husk sort oversight, drying, shelling etc.
• Plant operations activities such as treating, packaging, palletizing etc.
• Quality Control activities, such as seed quality analysis, tag printing, etc.
• Field management activities such as scouting, field maintenance
• Warehousing activities including forklift operation, collecting samples, pooling, etc.
• Gather data for continuous improvement projects
• Various other duties as assigned by supervisors

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 a proactive work ethic and good time management skills!
• When you see a problem, you look for a way to fix it, your solutions focused
• You are comfortable with technology and possess a basic 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 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 have a valid driver’s license, so you will be able to drive company vehicles on-assignment when needed
• Chilly warehouse? Dusty field inspections? No problem! You love to get out there and be in the heart of operations with your team and work hard!
• You possess good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• You are solutions focused! When you see a problem, you look for a way to fix it!
• 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
• During peak season (November to February), the Princeton, Illinois production plant operates on a 24/5 flexible schedule based on demand, with shift hours ranging from eight (8) to twelve (12) hours. In the summer months, operations reduce to a single shift.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Two-Year Technical or Associates Degree
• You have two (2) or more years of on-the-job manufacturing, operations, production, agriculture, or related experience
• 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

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/

The salary range for this position is $46,215.00 to $57,490.00.

This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

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.

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.