Production Technician 2

ISU Research Park; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ISU Research Park seeks an experienced production operator to support site activities, operating forklifts and related equipment for conditioning, packaging, and treating processes.

The role involves field support activities, data collection, and maintaining accurate production records while adhering to QA/QC standards and safety procedures on site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work multiple shifts.
• Able to perform manual labor tasks (bending, lifting, prolonged standing).
• Capable of lifting up to 70 pounds.
• Accurate record-keeping of production documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and systems as per site activities.
• Drive Forklifts, operate pallet wrappers, support conditioning, packaging, and treating.
• Assist in field activities like planting, observations, harvest, and data collection.
• Participate in field activities such as rouging and detasseling.
• Provide support in process order tracking and maintenance orders using data systems (SAP, SMMS, WMS).
• Maintain visual dashboards with production metrics to drive teamwork and decisions.

Skills

Manual labor

Record-keeping

Safety procedures

SCADA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

SMMS

WMS

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.