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
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