Seed Production Technician – Flexible Hours & Full Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

401k with match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a hands-on operator to run equipment and systems on-site, including forklifts, pallet wraps, and supporting conditioning, packaging, and treating processes.

You will help manage field activities, collect data, update dashboards, and ensure QA/QC and HSE adherence across production areas. This role requires lifting up to 70 pounds, multi-shift capability, and accurate documentation.

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 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 managing field activities such as planting, field observations, harvest activities and data collection.
• 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

Forklift operation

Data entry / record-keeping

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

SAP

SMMS

WMS

Job description

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a hands-on operator to run equipment and systems on-site, including forklifts, pallet wraps, and supporting conditioning, packaging, and treating processes.

You will help manage field activities, collect data, update dashboards, and ensure QA/QC and HSE adherence across production areas. This role requires lifting up to 70 pounds, multi-shift capability, and accurate documentation.