Seed Production Technician II - Process & Quality

Syngenta; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401k plan

Paid vacation

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in Pekin, IL is seeking an experienced production operator to run conditioning tower equipment, monitor flow, moisture and quality, and perform routine checks per established procedures.

You will maintain accurate production records, assist with preventive maintenance, and report issues promptly while supporting packaging, warehouse and other plant activities. Requires a high school diploma and 3+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant production experience.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 70 pounds.
• Accurate record-keeping of production documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate conditioning tower equipment and related control systems.
• Monitor product flow, equipment performance, moisture, and quality.
• Perform routine checks and collect samples per procedures.
• Maintain production records, lot traceability, downtime logs, and inventory transactions.
• Report malfunctions, quality issues, safety risks, spills, or mix-ups immediately.
• Follow site safety, environmental, quality, and seed stewardship procedures.
• Support receiving, packaging, warehouse, and other plant activities as needed.
• Collaborate with supervisors, maintenance, and QA to meet targets.

Skills

3+ years experience

Manual labor

Able to lift 70 lbs

Multiple shifts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Syngenta Seeds in Pekin, IL is seeking an experienced production operator to run conditioning tower equipment, monitor flow, moisture and quality, and perform routine checks per established procedures.

You will maintain accurate production records, assist with preventive maintenance, and report issues promptly while supporting packaging, warehouse and other plant activities. Requires a high school diploma and 3+ years of experience.