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Plant Operations Intern

  1. SE Production Operations
  2. Syngenta Seeds
  3. Pasco, WA

Job description

You Will:

  • Foster a culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE, Quality and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelines
  • Actively support an image that reflects the highest regard for health, safety, environment and quality stewardship
  • Work with Site Management Team on tasks such as project planning/management, process execution, HSE and Quality Management Systems updates (customer complaints, audits, Non-conformities, JSA’s, Program review, etc.)
  • Participate in daily tier meetings, HSE Oversight Committee, Management Review, KPI meetings and other team meetings as needed
  • Assisting with customer complaint, non-conformity, safety observations and continuous improvement ideas
  • Perform other duties as required to meet plant needs

Company Description

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Production & Supply team is currently seeking a Plant Operations Intern, located in Pasco, Washington. To aid in the development of future professionals in plant operations, who will maintain the highest HSE practices and standards.  Candidates experience real world opportunities and challenges of leading plant operations while ensuring employee safety and meeting production requirements.  Position will take on several key roles including seed conditioning, project planning/management and HSE.  Complete a project focused on improving safety and/or quality in plant processes.

As an Intern at Syngenta, you have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and work on real projects finding real solutions. Work with us and you’ll get:

  • Competitive wages (hourly salary range of $21 - $40 per hour)
  • Ongoing career development resources    
  • The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems  
  • A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs

Duration: May 2025-August 2025


Qualifications

  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Ag Business, Business Administration, Occupational Health, or another closely related field of study
  • A passion for Occupational Safety
  • An interest in the agricultural industry
  • Lean or Six experience is preferred
  • All applicants must be eligible to work in the US

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Traits & Abilities:

  • Communication- The ability to communicate information well (both written and spoken) is highly desired in this position
  • Collaboration- The ability to work with individuals who come from diverse backgrounds
  • Innovative- To always look to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies
  • Detail/Accuracy Oriented- All procedures and policies must be understood and followed
  • Organization-The ability to prioritizes and plan your work load to make optimum use of your time
  • Must be a team player, yet also able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Eagerness to learn/contribute, and always seeking opportunities to grow in the role

Additional Information

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Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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