Vegetable& Flowers Associate

About Us

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 Vegetable & Flowers team is currently seeking a Vegetable & Flowers Associate that during program will rotate to various sites Woodland, CA, Pasco, WA, Boise, ID and Alva, FL.
You will help shape the future of agriculture by: 

• Establishing a pool of highly motivated and well-rounded future leaders in the organization
• Learning and acquiring business knowledge, skills and attributes required for placement into future leadership or management positions within Syngenta Vegetable & Flowers
• Gaining maximum exposure to various functions of the group, such as; cross functional leadership training, coaching and mentoring.

Accountabilities: Vegetable & Flower Associate Track

• BS degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, Management, Business, plant or Crop Science and other agriculture-related majors.
• Specialization in Seed Operations, Parent Seed Characterization, Seed Technology and Production Processing Technology
• Assist Plant Management in planning and communicating acreage selection to growers. Work with Plant Management Team to set schedules, manage and determine workforce needs. Provide training and maintain a safe work environment in accordance with HSE policies.
• Support to Capital Projects and Production Start-ups, Pilot Plant Scale up and Development
• Assist in Seed multiplication, plant growing in both Vegetable and Flowers
• Assist in site management of various Syngenta stations.
• Support varietal trials
• Locations: CA, ID, WA, FL

Requirements

• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Recent graduate in relevant courses of study (see track details above)
• Willingness to relocate as needed to pursue rotational opportunities
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Prior Internship or Co-op experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Position requires being able to walk seed production fields in any weather, including hot and humid conditions
• Position may require working seven days a week during critical time of year
• Position will require non-traditional schedule
   

What We Offer: 

• 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 15 days of vacation, 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 

  
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About Syngenta 
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.  
 
Program Overview
The Vegetable & Flower Associate is a rotation-based program providing multiple rotations, in various geographical areas, exposing associates to diverse experiences, with a total program commitment of two to three years, and a minimum of one geographical move required.  Standard rotation will be 3 to 6 months in one function at a time.
We are currently recruiting undergrad and graduate students graduating in December 2022.  Locations will be at various Syngenta Vegetable & Flower sites in North America, with primary locations located in Florida and California.