Dow AgroSciences, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, develops leading-edge crop protection and plant biotechnology solutions to meet the challenges of the growing world. Dow AgroSciences is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company.

Warehouse Technicians are involved in all areas of seed production within our Olivia, MN 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.

Key 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, and 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.
  

**The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation if the position is offered to someone who lives outside the area or reimbursement for travel to and from interviews. If you consider a position that is not within the area you reside you will be responsible for all cost that incur.**

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of One year experience in production/manufacturing or a similar role.
  
• Current, valid driver’s license.
  
• Must have reliable transportation.
  
• Fluency in English. Must be able to read, write and speak in English without assistance.
  
• Ability to work extended hours and seasonal shift work.
  
• Ability to work in field and warehouse conditions, with exposure to seasonal environment.
  
• Ability to perform physical labor, to include lifting 50 lbs. Must successfully complete physical capabilities exam (lifting 50 lbs.) as required.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, be coachable, meet deadlines, pay close attention to detail, and fully embrace safety and regulatory compliance guidelines.
  
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities.
  
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills are required to foster team work and enhance the working environment.
  
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to succeed.
  
• Team focused approach to activities.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills that can be sustained in high pressure/high stress situations.
  
• Must be proficient with computers, able to use Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and have the ability to learn new systems quickly.
  
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous logistics/warehouse experience.
  
• Fork truck experience is preferred.
  
• Strong mechanical capabilities (able to operate and trouble shoot equipment).
  
• Knowledge of operation of Seed Cleaning Equipment.
  
• Familiar with Seed Treating Equipment.
  
• Prior seeds production experience.
  
• Prior agricultural experience.
  
• Associate or higher degree with preference for Agriculture or aligned field of study, or Four or more years of military training/experience.
  

Education:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is 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 $6.4 billion in 2015. Learn more at http://www.dowagro.com/en-US. Follow Dow AgroSciences on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+, or subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed.

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
  

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at http://www.dow.com/en-us/contact-us you may call us at 1+800-523-3945 and select Option 1, or send a facsimile request to 1+989-636-3674.