Seed Production Technician — Data-Driven Ops & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds seeks a skilled operator to run site equipment and systems, including forklifts and wrapping machinery, with attention to packaging, conditioning, and treating activities.

You will support field tasks such as planting, observations, and harvest activities, and assist with data collection and maintenance orders in SAP/SMMS/WMS. The role emphasizes safety, QA/QC adherence, and data-driven teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with manual labor and lifting is essential.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts and maintain accuracy in records.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and systems in accordance with site specific activities.
• Drive Forklifts, operate pallet wraps, support conditioning, packaging, and treating.
• Assist in field activities such as planting, harvest, data collection and observations.
• Participate in field activities such as rouging and detasseling when needed.
• Support process order tracking and maintenance orders using data systems (SAP, SMMS, WMS).
• Keep metrics and data dashboards up to date to inform teamwork and decisions.
• Alert senior technicians when non-conformities occur.
• Follow QA/QC standards and comply with procedures and legal requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance within production area goals.
• Maintain site HSE compliance and report malfunctions or repairs promptly.
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance.

Skills

Manual labor

Record keeping

Lifting up to 70 lbs

Multi-shift ability

Data entry

Warehouse operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Syngenta Seeds seeks a skilled operator to run site equipment and systems, including forklifts and wrapping machinery, with attention to packaging, conditioning, and treating activities.

You will support field tasks such as planting, observations, and harvest activities, and assist with data collection and maintenance orders in SAP/SMMS/WMS. The role emphasizes safety, QA/QC adherence, and data-driven teamwork.