Description

Corteva Agriscience has an opportunity to join our Population Development team in Kekaha, Hawaii, as a Shadehouse Technician. The Shadehouse Technician performs day-to-day tasks in our shadehouse operation to meet the quality, quantity, and timeline targets for maize seed delivery. Candidates must be comfortable using computers and mobile devices as well as working both indoors and outdoors. Most importantly, they need a collaborative attitude, good communication and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality. This role may supervise contingent workers and lead activities. This full-time position includes an excellent benefits package that begins on your first day of employment: paid vacation, paid sick-leave, paid family-leave, company match to 401(k), medical and dental insurance, and much more!

$2,500 SIGN ON BONUS!

What You’ll Do:

• Operate headhouse equipment such as potting machines, bale shavers, and Ellepot machines.
• Operate and maintain conveyor systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Perform routine maintenance on shadehouse facilities, Headhouse equipment and small engines.
• Perform all tasks associated with the year-round production of high-quality seed in sufficient quantities, including:
• Plant, transplant, irrigate, scout for insects and diseases, make complex pollinations, harvest and sort ears
• Take notes, collect and organize data
• Prepare and apply crop-protection products.
• Perform all work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with instructions, protocols, policies, and regulations.
• Communicate regularly and openly with the team and supervisors.
• Complete routine and moderately complex duties independently in a timely manner.
• Support all Center-wide goals and initiatives. Interact and assist other projects at the location as needed.
• Supervise contingent workers and serve as a crew lead for full-time staff.
• Promote positive work attitudes and harmonious relations.
  

Qualifications

What Skills You Need:

• High School Diploma
• Previous equipment or facility maintenance experience with the ability to perform simple repairs on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Willing and able to occasionally lift, push, or carry up to 50 lbs of weight
• Willing and able to complete repetitive motions with wrists and hands, stand, walk for prolonged periods, stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Willing and able to serve as a pesticide handler.
• Willing and able to work in warm and cold conditions and in variable environments.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to read and communicate in English and work in a team of diverse cultural backgrounds and languages.
• Basic mathematics.
• Willing and able to work on weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Agricultural or horticultural experience
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain commercial motor vehicle (CMV) endorsement
• Ability to operate forklift

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $24.12 – $28.52 hourly. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

No visa sponsorship offered for this role.

No relocation assistance offered for this role.

This role is required to be onsite 5 days a week.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $24.12 – $28.52 hourly. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here – Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.