Production Technician

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 seed conditioning department is currently seeking a Production Technician in Pasco, WA.

You will help shape the future of agriculture by: 

Organizing, performing and leading in assigned department to ensure all required processes, procedures, and production requirements are met
Working primarily in seed conditioning and in corn seed processing during annual corn harvest. May also assist in receiving, labeling, treating, packaging, or other areas as required to meet plant needs
Accountabilities  

• Adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Responsible for product quality assessments and adherence to product specifications.
• A proactive response when seed is not meeting approved Product Specifications standards.
• Assist with product quality sampling per established procedures.  
• Ensure all equipment is properly calibrated and routinely inspected.
• Ensure all equipment clean-downs and changeovers are done correctly to eliminate any product contamination or seed mixture.
• Provide leadership and overall seed quality expertise to department production team members
• Fill all orders per production order instructions.
• Communicate issues in a timely and effective manner interdepartmentally and cross functionally.
• Diligent continuous improvement processing efforts with accompanying employee motivations.
• Responsible for maintaining, documenting, and adherence to established plant operating procedures.
• Development and execution of processing plans required to meet key business strategies and product availability requirements.
• Assist in presenting of all safety training classes.
• Lead and direct employees and third-party personnel as required.
• Perform other duties as required to meet plant or site needs.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• AA or bachelor’s degree highly preferred
• Knowledge of office functions and processes, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Mechanical aptitude a plus
• Must be able to be forklift certified

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do 
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution 
• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 9 Paid Holidays 
• Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others 
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year 

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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)  
(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm) 
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) 
(http://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/poster_direct.htm) 
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) 
(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm) 

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Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.