Production Technician

About Syngenta
Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

About Us
At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. We are currently seeking a Production Technician in Othello, WA.
You will enhance the prosperity of farmers by:
Organize, perform, and lead in assigned department to ensure all required processes, procedures, and production requirements are met.
Work in harvest, receiving, conditioning, labeling, treating, packaging, or other areas as needed to meet plant needs.

Accountabilities

• Adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assist in presenting of all safety training classes.
• Ensure all equipment is properly calibrated and routinely inspected.
• Assist in development of a budget and the ability to execute.
• Monitor costs as necessary.
• Supervise employees and third-party personnel as required.
• Perform other duties as required to meet plant or site needs.
• Work in harvest, receiving, conditioning, treating, packaging, or other areas to meet facility needs.
• Provide leadership and overall seed quality expertise to plant activities
• Responsible for maintaining, documenting, and adherence to established plant operating procedures.
• Responsible for product quality assessments and adherence to product specifications.
• All seed picked and transported to specified area is identified accurately and checked against production order. Fill all orders per production order instructions.
• Ensure all equipment clean-downs and changeovers are done correctly to eliminate any product contamination or seed mixture.
• Assist with quality samples and quality data collection.
• Execute sampling procedures per established procedures.
• Conduct seed testing and reporting activities in accordance with company quality standards.
• Responsible for product quality assessments and adherence to product specifications.
• Development and execution of processing plans required to meet key business strategies and product availability requirements.
• Proactive communication both interdepartmentally and cross functionally to assure that processing efforts are performed in a manner consistent with accommodating business demands and requirements.
• A proactive response when seed is not meeting approved Product Specifications standards.
• Rigorous Plant and Equipment R & M scheduling
• Diligent continuous improvement processing efforts with accompanying employee motivations.
• Timely execution and provisions of informational requirements
• Uses ability as a skilled specialist to contribute in development of concepts and techniques and to complete tasks in creative and effective ways.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• AA or Bachelor’s highly preferred
• Knowledge of office functions and processes, including MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Must be able to be forklift certified

Critical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Ability to operate state of the art conditioning, chemical and packaging equipment
• Ability to receive a chemical applicators license.
• Ability to work positively and effectively with outside vendors/agencies and internal personnel and departments.
• Working knowledge of inventory management principals.
• Able to wear pesticide PPE; able to lift 50 lbs.; bending and stooping; frequent standing and walking including climbing stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work in cold, hot, and dusty conditions; work with seed treatments; shift work and weekends.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Open Vacation Policy with 15 days of vacation, 5 floating holidays, 9 Paid Holidays
• Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year
• Salary Range: 36,000-$54,000

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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