Job Description

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 \xe2\x80\x93 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.

Responsibilities - What You Will Do:
How will you help us grow? It matters to us, and it matters to you!

• Harvest activities such as preparation, seed sampling, truck unloading, and other processes including leading work areas
• Production activities such as seed conditioning, treating, packaging, rework, etc.
• Product return and sorting activities
• Field activities such as scouting, inspection and managing logistics.
• Use of automation and computerized systems to perform work tasks (computers and iPads)
• Warehousing activities include forklift operation, collecting samples, pooling, etc.
• Various other duties as assigned by supervisor

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 one (1) year of hire as a condition of employment
• You have work experience and/or have at least one (1) year of education in operations, manufacturing, agriculture, or warehousing
• You have a proactive work ethic and good time management skills
• You have high attention to detail can multitask, maintain an organized workplace and have excellent problem-solving skills
• You value working as a team, are proactive, communicate concerns, and are accepting of change
• 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 can work independently, multitask, and maintain an organized workplace
• You possess good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• 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 possess a valid US Driver\'s License
• Chilly warehouse? Dusty fields? No problem! You love to get out there and work hard in different environments!
• 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 understand that delivering to our customers on time keeps us viable, so you are willing and able to work a rotating shifts, overtime hours, and weekends during seasonal peaks and as necessary to support production demand support achieving those goals

Preferences \xe2\x80\x93 It Would Be Great If You Have:

• Two-Year Technical or Assoicates Degree
• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing Principles such as 5S, Continuous Improvement, and/or Standardized Work
• General knowledge or experience within the agriculutre industry and/or equipment (plows, tractors, forklifts, etc.)

Work Authorization & Relocation:

• No Visa Sponsorship offered or available for this position
• No relocation allowance offered or available for this position

Work Arrangement:

• This role is site dedicated and will be 100% 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!

Benefits \xe2\x80\x93 How We\xe2\x80\x99ll 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 \xe2\x80\x93
• Check out life at Corteva!

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.

Corteva Agriscience\xe2\x84\xa2 is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. 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. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:
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