Production Technician

Manufacturing – Durant, IA, US

Req ID: 223991W-01

ESTADO DEL EMPLEADO

Regular

HORARIO

FullTime

TIPO DE TRABAJO

Entry Level

FORMACIÓN

None

Description

!!!Now Offering $2500 Sign-On Bonus!!!
Wages starting at $20.00 per hour!

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 at our Durant, Iowa production location. We stay busy and challenged year-round with a diversity of tasks and activities! We take pride in the quality of our work and the safety of all our team members. 

We welcome candidates from all industry backgrounds who want to grow their career with us! We are looking for candidates who take the initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history.

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

  • Enjoy competitive wages starting at $20.00 per hour based upon education, qualifications, and overall experience 
  • Strike a better work-life balance with robust time off benefits. New employees start with four (4) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) off each year! In addition, we offer excellent paid maternity, paternal and family illness leave.
  • Prepare for your future with our generous retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, and more
  • Enjoy access to health benefits for you and your family on your VERY 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!

  • Participate in harvest activities such as preparation, drying, shelling, husk oversight, product unloading, and other relevant processes 
  • Perform a variety of tasks associated with general plant, field and warehouse operations that evolve with each season throughout the year 
  • Accurately monitor highly automated equipment for processes such as harvesting, conditioning, treating, and packing
  • Product return and sorting activities
  • Actively participate in conditioning activities such as sizing, gravity operation, packaging, palletizing, etc. 
  • Field activities such as scouting, inspection and managing logistics
  • Use of automation and computerized systems to perform work tasks (computers and iPads)
  • Perform warehouse activities such as forklift operation, collecting samples, pooling, and other duties associated 
  • Various other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements – Who You Are:
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 twelve (12) months of hire as a condition of employment 
  • 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 outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions, lift up to fifty (50) lbs., and perform work that involves repetitive motion and lifting 
  • You are comfortable with technology and possess good computer aptitude including the use of Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and are willing and able to learn other company specific applications as required  
  • You possess good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively
  • You have high attention to detail can multitask, maintain an organized workplace and excellent problem-solving skills
  • You have a valid US Driver’s License 
  • You uphold health and safety to the highest standard! You consistently help others and demonstrate adherence to safety protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day
  • You understand that delivering to our customers on-time keeps us viable and are willing and able to work a rotating shift and overtime hours, which include nights and weekends during seasonal peaks to support production demand

Preferences – It Would Be Great If You Have:

  • Two-Year Technical or Associates Degree 
  • You have one (1) year of education and/or experience in operations, manufacturing, agriculture, or related industry 
  • Knowledge or experience with LEAN Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Continuous Improvement and Standardized Work
  • General agriculture and equipment knowledge or experience 

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! 

#GrowWhatMatters

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:

To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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