Seed Production Tech II - Quality & Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a production operator to join our seed processing team. The role involves setting up and running cleaners, color sorters, gravity tables, and conveyors, while ensuring consistent product quality across production runs.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of relevant experience, plus the ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work multiple shifts, as needed for seasonal demand.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED completed.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to perform manual labor tasks and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 70 pounds.

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, and foreign material.
• Collect samples and communicate quality concerns to supervisor or quality team.
• Maintain data dashboards to support data-driven decisions.
• Alert senior technicians when non-conformities occur.
• Adhere to QA/QC standards and internal procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance in production areas.
• Maintain compliance with site HSE policies and employee code of conduct.
• Perform routine maintenance and report malfunctions promptly.

Skills

Manual labor

Accurate record-keeping

Ability to work multiple shifts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a production operator to join our seed processing team. The role involves setting up and running cleaners, color sorters, gravity tables, and conveyors, while ensuring consistent product quality across production runs.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of relevant experience, plus the ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work multiple shifts, as needed for seasonal demand.