Production Technician 2

Syngenta Seeds; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Paid vacation

Education assistance

Wellness program

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in Pekin, IL, is seeking a production operator to run conditioning tower equipment, monitor flow and quality, collect samples, and maintain precise production records. You will support packaging, warehouse tasks, and changeovers while following strict safety and seed stewardship procedures.

Join a collaborative team, work across shifts, and contribute to meeting daily production targets in a role with room for growth and strong benefit offerings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a production environment.
• Ability to work multiple shifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Accurate record-keeping of production documents.
• Ability to work in plant areas such as warehouse and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Operate conditioning tower equipment and related control systems.
• Monitor product flow, equipment performance, moisture, and quality results; adjust as needed.
• Perform routine checks and collect samples per quality procedures.
• Complete production records, lot traceability, downtime logs, and inventory entries.
• Conduct inspections, housekeeping, basic preventive maintenance and minor troubleshooting.
• Identify and report malfunctions, safety risks, or quality concerns immediately.
• Follow site safety, environmental, quality, and seed stewardship procedures.
• Maintain strict lot identity and prevent cross-contamination through cleanout and changeover.
• Support receiving, packaging, warehouse, and other plant activities as needed.
• Collaborate with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and operators to meet daily targets.

Skills

Physical stamina

Manual labor

Multi-shift availability

Record-keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Job description

• Compensation: USD 45,600 - USD 68,400 - yearly

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 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 conditioning tower equipment, including cleaners, color sorters, gravity tables, and associated control systems.
• Monitor product flow, equipment performance, moisture, quality results, and process settings; make approved adjustments as needed.
• Perform routine product checks and collect samples according to established quality procedures.
• Complete production records, lot traceability documentation, downtime logs, and inventory transactions accurately and on time.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections, housekeeping, basic preventive maintenance, and minor troubleshooting.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, safety risks, spills, or product mix-ups immediately.
• Follow all site safety, environmental, quality, seed stewardship, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain strict lot identity and prevent cross-contamination through proper cleanout, labeling, and changeover practices.
• Support receiving, packaging, warehouse, and other plant activities as production needs require.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and fellow operators to meet daily production targets.

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 celebratesbelonging 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 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.