Seed Production Technician II — QA, Maintenance & Data-Driven Ops

Syngenta Seeds; Perry (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

401k with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in Perry, Iowa seeks a production operator to set up, operate, and monitor cleaning and sorting equipment on production runs. You will inspect product flow, monitor seed quality attributes, and communicate concerns to the supervisor.

The role supports data-driven decisions and requires adherence to QA/QC standards. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, 3+ years of relevant experience, and ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Qualifications

• Basic safety procedures knowledge and ability to follow QA/QC standards.
• Able to perform physical tasks including bending, lifting, and standing for long periods.
• Proven accuracy in production documentation and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, adjust, and monitor cleaners, color sorters, gravity tables, and conveyors.
• Inspect product flow and equipment performance during production runs.
• Monitor seed quality attributes such as purity, size, colour, and foreign material.
• Collect samples and report quality concerns promptly to supervisor.
• Maintain data boards/dashboards to support data-driven decisions.

Skills

SCADA familiarity

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Record-keeping

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Syngenta Seeds in Perry, Iowa seeks a production operator to set up, operate, and monitor cleaning and sorting equipment on production runs. You will inspect product flow, monitor seed quality attributes, and communicate concerns to the supervisor.

The role supports data-driven decisions and requires adherence to QA/QC standards. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, 3+ years of relevant experience, and ability to lift up to 70 pounds.