Production Technician

Who We Are, and What We Do:
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what is 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 are currently seeking a Production Technician to join our team at our Princeton, Illinois production facility!

What You Will Do:

• Perform a variety of tasks associated with general plant operations and field activities that will evolve with each season throughout the year
• Responsible for setting up and monitoring highly automated equipment for various processes such as harvest, treating, and packaging
• Harvest activities such as preparation, husk sort oversight, drying, shelling etc.
• Plant operations activities such as treating, packaging, palletizing etc.
• Quality Control activities, such as seed quality analysis, tag printing, etc.
• Field management activities such as scouting, field maintenance
• Warehousing activities including forklift operation, collecting samples, pooling, etc.
• Gather data for continuous improvement projects
• Various other duties as assigned by supervisors

Education:

• 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

What Skills You Need:

• You have a proactive work ethic and good time management skills!
• When you see a problem, you look for a way to fix it, your solutions focused
• You are comfortable with technology and possess good a 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 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 have a valid driver’s license, so you will be able to drive company vehicles on-assignment when needed
• Chilly warehouse? Dusty field inspections? No problem! You love to get out there and be in the heart of operations with your team and work hard!
• You possess good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• You are solutions focused! When you see a problem, you look for a way to fix it!
• 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

*** During peak season (November to February), the Princeton, Illinois production plant operates on a 24/5 flexible schedule based on demand, with shift hours ranging from eight (8) to twelve (12) hours. In the summer months, operations reduce to a single shift. ***

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Two-Year Technical or Associates Degree
• You have two (2) or more years of on-the-job manufacturing, operations, production, agriculture, or related experience
• Knowledge or experience with LEAN Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Continuous Improvement and Standardized Work
• General knowledge and/or experience with field and/or agriculture equipment (plows, tractor, forklift, etc.)

Work Authorization and Relocation:

• VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
• This position does NOT offer a comprehensive domestic relocation benefit package

Site Dedicated (100% at Corteva location):

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