Production Technician: Flexible Schedules & Full Benefits

Syngenta Seeds; Cokato (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental,

401k with company match

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds, based in Minnesota, seeks a production operator to run equipment, forklifts, and supporting systems for conditioning, packaging, and treating. You will assist in field activities, collect data, and ensure accurate production records.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and QA/QC adherence in a fast-paced production environment. Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work multiple

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 work in plant areas 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.
• 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 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

Manual labor

Record-keeping

Multi-shift work

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA knowledge

Job description

Syngenta Seeds, based in Minnesota, seeks a production operator to run equipment, forklifts, and supporting systems for conditioning, packaging, and treating. You will assist in field activities, collect data, and ensure accurate production records.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and QA/QC adherence in a fast-paced production environment. Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work multiple