Who are we, and what do we do?

At Corteva Agriscience, we grow progress by putting farmers and consumers at the heart of agriculture, to help reshape the industry for the years to come. We have two (2) global seed brands: Pioneer® seeds, the flagship brand of Corteva Agriscience; Brevant® seeds, a high-performance corn and soybean brand; and our multi-channel brands, which connect to customers at a local level. 

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Technician to join our company at our Toledo, Iowa production facility.   We offer all the benefits that a Fortune 500 company has to offer while also providing a small-town atmosphere, and a community feel.

We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history. Candidates from all industry backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

Benefits:

Let’s peek at how you can grow your wellbeing, health, and future at Corteva!

Strike a better work-life balance with robust time off benefits; new hires start with 4 weeks off each year. We also have excellent paid maternity; paternal and family illness leave.

Prepare for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, and more

Enjoy access to health benefits for you and your family on your FIRST DAY of employment

And much, much more!

Responsibilities – What You Will Do:

How will you help us grow? It matters to us, and it matters to you!

Perform a variety of tasks associated with general plant, warehousing, and field operations that evolve with each season throughout the year 

Ensure compliance with Quality Plan Work Instructions and Quality Plan requirements

Collect and record data for continuous improvement projects and production records

Monitor highly automated equipment for processes such as harvest, conditioning, treating, packing, and support preventative maintenance and other general repair efforts as needed

Assist with warehousing activities which include forklift operation, collecting samples, pooling, etc.

Use automation and computerized systems to perform work tasks (computers, iPads, etc.)

Assist with harvest activities such as preparation, seed sampling, truck unloading, and other relevant processes and work areas

Various other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements – Who You Are:

What expertise have you grown? What do you bring to the table?

You have a High School Diploma or equivalent 

You are willing and able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation: Climb and/or work in elevated areas, Stand, and sit for extended periods, Work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions, 

Lift up to 50 lbs. and perform work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting

You are versatile, and willing and able to learn and work in a variety of areas (field, plant, warehouse)

You can work independently as well as in a team environment

You are comfortable with technology and possess good computer aptitude including the use of Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and re willing and able to learn other company specific applications as required  

You have good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

You have high attention to detail can multitask, maintain an organized workplace, and have excellent problem-solving skills

You value health and safety! You will always work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day

You are proactive, communicate concerns, and are accepting of change

You have one (1) year of experience in operations, manufacturing, agriculture, warehousing

You are willing and able to work a rotating shift and overtime hours including weekend work as needed during seasonal peaks to support production demand

Preferences – It Would Be Great If You Have:

Associate degree or two-year Trade School Degree.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, Continuous Improvement and Standardized Work

Experience and/or knowledge of production agriculture and production plant operations 

Previous experience or knowledge of field equipment 

Data processing and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software experience with SAP or similar 

Work Authorization and Relocation:

No Visa Sponsorship offered or available for this position 

No relocation allowance offered or available for this position 

Site Dedicated (100% at Corteva location) 

This role will be on-site at our Corteva location. 

Ready to grow your perspectives, impact, and career? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.  Start by applying to this opportunity today! 

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