Seed Production Tech 2 — QA/QC & Equipment Maintenance

Syngenta; Scranton Township (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental,

Vision

401k with company match

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a production operator to set up, operate, and monitor seed-cleaning and sorting equipment, ensuring product quality and process efficiency at our Iowa facility.

You will inspect flow, collect samples, update dashboards, and communicate non-conformities to leadership. The role requires physical work, lifting up to 70 pounds, and willingness to work seasonal shift changes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work multiple shifts during change of seasons.
• 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

• Set up, operate, adjust, and monitor cleaners, color sorters, gravity tables, and conveying equipment.
• Inspect product flow and equipment performance throughout production run.
• Monitor seed quality attributes such as purity, size, colour, damage, foreign material, and overall appearance.
• Collect samples and communicate quality concerns or out-of-spec product promptly to the supervisor or quality team.
• 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 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

Safety procedures

SCADA knowledge

Data recording

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a production operator to set up, operate, and monitor seed-cleaning and sorting equipment, ensuring product quality and process efficiency at our Iowa facility.

You will inspect flow, collect samples, update dashboards, and communicate non-conformities to leadership. The role requires physical work, lifting up to 70 pounds, and willingness to work seasonal shift changes.