Wheat Production Technician

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 SE Production Operations team is currently seeking a Wheat Production Technician located in Burley, Pocatello, or Twin Falls, Idaho.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with P&S Manager and R&D seed purification teams to establish a seed crop plan.
• Responsible for the purification and multiplication of all Syngenta wheat seed stocks for Domestic and International use.
• Contract lease ground for internal parent seed productions and secure production acres with contract growers that maximize yield and quality and minimize freight costs.
•     Maintain quality and purity standards for both varietal and hybrid parent seed production.
• Coordinate and monitor progress of seed certification inspections for internal productions and with contract growers. Ensure purity and phytosanitary standards are met for all seed stocks.
• Coordinate the proper storage, conditioning, packaging, and inventory records for seed products.
• Establish/revise protocols for proper seed crop management in hybrid parent seed production.
• Record all seed crop management information using approved documentation resources.
• Communicate and coordinate with the appropriate R&D and Commercial leads regarding the production and distribution of existing and new hybrid/conventional wheat releases.
•     Manage the transfer of branded and licensed seed from Syngenta/contract growers to conditioners and distribution team in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and/or execute special R&D projects focused on best management practices for economical seed production and the release of superior hybrid/conventional products.
• Budgeting and coordinating the maintenance of all Syngenta-owned equipment along with maintaining local Syngenta-occupied facilities.
• Train, guide, and mentor other staff members in all aspects of their duties while maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with all HSE and stewardship requirements.
• Manage all operational affairs for assigned responsibilities. Communicate regularly with P&S Manager to inform on progress and any complications/limitations/delays.
• General administrative management duties including preparing contracts, collecting – preparing – inputting – data for field management records and production reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Support other functional groups including Quality lab, Greenhouses, R&D, and Commercial.

• 3-5 years experience in seed production or equivalent work experience and knowledge required.
• BS degree in Agriculture or related field preferred.
• Training in crop scouting or agronomic certification is preferred.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Ability to maintain and safely operate tractor, farm, and field equipment.
• Experience with precision agriculture equipment and operating systems.
• Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple productions simultaneously at peak work periods.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex instructions.
• Ability to contribute effectively as a team member in cross-functional activities.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to adapt to changing environmental/situational needs.
• Ability to make timely, effective decisions.
• Ability to interact effectively with growers and third-party personnel.
• Class A CDL required.

Physical demands of the essential functions of position:

• Position requires being able to walk seed production fields in any weather/conditions.
• Position requires working 7 days a week during critical time of year.
• Position requires travel by car/pickup during certain periods of year.

Working conditions while performing essential functions:

• Position is Remote (home-based) in Southeast/South-Central Idaho.
• Position requires work in dusty conditions and environments with varying temperatures.
• Office work environment a portion of the year.
• Travel by vehicle and air – approximately 20% of time.

Other

• For internal candidates: Two years current position preferred. Candidates who have been in their current position a minimum of one year will be considered if they have the approval of their current business unit leader and hiring business unit leader.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

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 a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, plus paid holidays.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs and Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.

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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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.