Production Technician 2 - Flexible Shifts & Benefits

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

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.