Seed Production Technician — Quality & Process Improvement

Syngenta; Belmond (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Maternity and paternity leave

Wellness programs

Education assistance

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in the United States is seeking a production operator to set up, operate, adjust and monitor cleaners, color sorters, gravity tables, and conveying equipment. You will inspect product flow and equipment performance and monitor seed quality attributes during production runs.

The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience, ability to perform manual labor, and lifting up to 70 pounds. You will maintain production records, follow QA/QC standards and HSE policies, and support

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work multiple shifts.
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Accurate record-keeping of production documents.
• Ability to work in assigned areas of the plant (warehouse, packaging, treating).

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, foreign material, and overall appearance.
• Collect samples and communicate quality concerns or out-of-spec product promptly to the supervisor or quality team.
• 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 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

Manual labor

Record-keeping

Safety procedures

SCADA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Syngenta Seeds in the United States is seeking a production operator to set up, operate, adjust and monitor cleaners, color sorters, gravity tables, and conveying equipment. You will inspect product flow and equipment performance and monitor seed quality attributes during production runs.

The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience, ability to perform manual labor, and lifting up to 70 pounds. You will maintain production records, follow QA/QC standards and HSE policies, and support