Vegetable Plant Operations Intern

About this Job:  

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 Pasco team is currently seeking a Plant Operations Intern.  

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  
• 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 

Estimated Duration: May 2023-August 2023 

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 
• Assist with customer complaint, non-conformity, safety observations and continuous improvement ideas 
• Perform other duties as required to meet plant needs 

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

What you must have: 

• A High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Ag Business, Business Administration, Occupational Health, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or another related field of study 
• A passion for Occupational Safety  
• An interest in the agricultural industry 

What you might also contribute to the team: 

• Lean or Six Sigma experience is preferred  
• 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 prioritize and plan your workload 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 

 

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