Production Technician 2: Seed Production & Data-Driven Ops

Syngenta Seeds; Slater (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package

401k with company match

Paid Vacation

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Corporate Discounts

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a Production Operator in Iowa to operate equipment and systems per site activities, drive forklifts, and support packaging and treating processes. You will help with field activities, data collection, and maintenance work while ensuring QA/QC standards and safe operations across shifts.

The role involves maintaining production metrics on dashboards, leveraging SAP/SMMS/WMS data, and coordinating with senior technicians to address variances.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and systems in accordance with site specific activities.
• Drive Forklifts, operate pallet wraps, support systems such as conditioning, packaging, and treating.
• Assist in field activities such as planting, field observations, harvest activities and data collection.
• Assist 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 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.

Skills

Safety procedures

Manual labor

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA software

Production software

Job description

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a Production Operator in Iowa to operate equipment and systems per site activities, drive forklifts, and support packaging and treating processes. You will help with field activities, data collection, and maintenance work while ensuring QA/QC standards and safe operations across shifts.

The role involves maintaining production metrics on dashboards, leveraging SAP/SMMS/WMS data, and coordinating with senior technicians to address variances.