Seed Production Technician – The Dow Chemical Company – Marshalltown, IA

Dow AgroSciences

has an exciting opportunity for a Seed Production Technician located in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Production Technicians are involved in all areas of seed production within our Marshalltown, IA seeds operations facility and growing locations. This may include crop production, harvesting, conditioning, packaging, warehousing, quality control, and maintenance. Our Production Technicians are key members of our team and ensure the highest levels of safety of our operations. In addition, our Production Technicians are key to ensuring the highest level of quality products for our customers. In this position, you will work closely with and support other on-site personnel in an effort to continuously improve our processes and consistently establish the highest standards in the industry for safety, seed quality, cost, and supply reliability.

Responsibilities:
Corn Production: overseeing crop activities including planting through harvest.

Conditioning and packaging: seed sizing, cleaning, treatment application, quality control, packaging, labeling and tagging seed, re-bag processed lots.

Warehousing and distribution: organizing, moving and placing seed into storage, maintaining inventory accuracy utilizing electronic inventory systems, stage seed for shipment to other warehouses and customers, receive seed from other warehouses.

Maintenance: responsible for preventive maintenance of equipment in assigned areas.

Continuous Improvement: Writing and updating job procedures, assisting in the training of new employees, and participating on continuous improvement teams.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
Valid driver’s license is a requirement

Fluent in English.

Candidate must be able to read, write and speak in English without assistance.

Candidate must have reliable transportation.

Ability to do shift work seasonally.

Minimum of 1-2 years experience in production/manufacturing

Good attitude, ability to be coached and work well within a team environment.

Ability to lift 50 lbs (bag of seed.) is required

Preferred:
Mechanical abilities (able to operate and trouble shoot equipment)

Knowledge of operation of Seed Cleaning Equipment Preferred but not required

Familiar with Seed Treating Equipment Preferred but not required

Familiarity with Windows Operating Systems / Basic computer skills

College degree is preferred but not required

Prior seeds production experience

Prior agricultural experience

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

College degree is preferred but not required

About Dow AgroSciences

Dow AgroSciences discovers, develops, and brings to market crop protection and plant biotechnology solutions for the growing world. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, Dow AgroSciences is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow

Chemical Company and had annual global sales of $7.3 billion in 2014. Learn more at

http://www.dowagro.com/

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Dow AgroSciences offers:
Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits

An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance while sharing success across the

company

Employee stock ownership – and the commitment to long-term success that it brings

On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment

Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and

professional growth

The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world

Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

Primary Location

North America-USA-Iowa-Marshalltown

Schedule

Full-time