Production Technician
Company: Syngenta Global
Location: Slater
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
About SyngentaSyngenta 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 humanitys 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 UsWe invite you to help us shape the future of
agriculture. At Syngenta, we believeevery employee has a role to
play insafely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.To
support that challenge, the Seeds Supply and Operations Team is
currently seeking a Production Technician in Slater, IA.You will
help shape the future of agriculture by:
Producing a reliable supply of
high-quality seed by executing production plant tasks assigned by
Plant Management.Organize, perform, and lead in assigned
departments to ensure all required processes, procedures and
production requirements are met.Position will take on several roles
based upon field production practices, plant processing
requirements and distribution needs.Manage field operations, seed
receiving, and conditioning equipment operations to ensure that all
seed is properly handled and conditioned so the highest quality
seed will be packaged to meet sale demands.Accountabilities
Work in conditioning, treating,
packaging, or other areas to meet facility needs
Provide leadership and overall seed
quality expertise to plant activitiesResponsible for maintaining,
documenting, and adherences to established plant proceduresPreform
product quality assessments and adherence to product
specificationsAll seed picked and transported to specified area is
identified accurately and checked against production orderEnsure
all clean-downs and changeovers are done correctly to eliminate any
product mixtureDuring growing season will be assigned production
area to monitor seed quality through field inspections and record
keepingSupport Agronomists in field related activities as
directedPooling and distribution of parent seed to grower
basePlanting of seed production fields and parent seed
returnsAssist with field mapping and isolation documentation
requirementsAccurate and timely crop scouting and data collection
of emergence and vegetative growth stages, silk and pollen shed
notes, stand counts, and IPM scouting thresholdsCoordination of
field labor needs to ensure rouging and detasseling operations are
completed to quality standardsCoordination of male row destruction
and equipment operationAccurate and timely SAP and Data collection
entry during the field productions seasonSupervise employees and
third-party personnel as requiredPerform other duties as required
to meet plant or site needs
Keywords: Syngenta Global, Des Moines , Production Technician, Professions , Slater, Iowa
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