Job Description

Description

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Field/Plant Production Technician to join our team. At Corteva we value teamwork and safety. Our team is like a family and whoever joins us can be sure that they will be welcomed into a group of individuals who work together, are fair and equitable, and support each other. Join a company that is driven by our beliefs and our purpose, which is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS!

What you can expect from us:
Our company offers more than just the latest in technology and innovation. Join a company that cares about your well-being and your future. At Corteva, our employees enjoy a work-life balance with generous vacation starting at 4 weeks, paid time off at Christmas, holidays, leave (family, maternity, paternity, sickness and more). We offer a retirement savings plan with both matching and automatic company contributions and medical, drug, dental, vision, HSA, Disability Employee Assistance with dependent coverage as well. Don\'t forget to take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement Program and memberships to online communities for professional growth and development (free access to all material on Lynda.com, CEB, and more!) Thrive in a global company where the opportunities are endless and where your contributions make a difference. Responsibilities:
How will you help us grow? It matters to us, and it matters to you!

• Work and interact directly with seed canola growers in the summer
• Activities related to seed canola production, management of grower relations, supervision of planting
• Perform tasks associated with harvest, conditioning and treat/packaging, some general repair and maintenance, as directed by supervisor.

• Harvest activities from receiving to storage

• Conditioning activities such as cleaning and sizing, treating and packaging, palletizing, wrapping and sampling

• Shipping/receiving, interplant movement, rework, warehousing, and inventory management of bagged and bulk seed, including the safe operation of forklifts

• Compliance with Work Instructions and Quality Plan requirements
• Complete and maintain appropriate records, documents, or reports such as quality, safety, grower, and inventory records.
• Overtime hours including weekend and shift work as required during peak seasons

Qualifications

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

• You have your High School Diploma/GED OR are willing and able to obtain your GED within one (1) year of hire as a condition of employment
• Knowledge of production agriculture
• Valid Driver\'s License
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions and anticipate needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, reliability, work accuracy, and timeliness
• Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
• Compliant and engaged with safe work mindset and behavior
• Competent computer skills
• Willingness to work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, dry, and dusty conditions
• Ability to climb and/or work in elevated areas; standing and sitting for extended periods
• Position involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting up to 60 lbs
• Willing and able to work overtime/weekends/holidays when needed
• Willing and able to work shift work

Preferred:

• Two-year agricultural diploma or bachelor\'s degree
• High School Diploma with knowledge and experience working with canola
• Experience in light industrial, manufacturing, seed cleaning and handling, or warehouse

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!