Production Technician

Production Technician At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture solving the world's food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Technician at our Grand Rapids, OH facility.We stay busy and challenged year-round with a diversity of tasks and activities! We take pride in the quality of our work and the safety of all our team members. We welcome candidates from all industry backgrounds who want to grow their career with us! We are looking for candidates who take the initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history.Please note:VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.What You'll Do:Run a variety of process equipmentEnsure compliance with Quality Plan Work Instructions and Quality Plan requirements.Collect and record data for continuous improvement projects and production recordsSupport preventative maintenance (PM) and other general repair effortsParticipate in warehousing activities, which may include forklift operationUse automation and computerized systems to perform work tasks (computers, iPads, etc.)Participate in harvest activities such as preparation, seed sampling, truck unloading, and other relevant processes as well as potentially leading work areasVarious other duties as assignedEducation:You have a High School Diploma or GEDWhat Skills You Need:You possess two (2) years of education and/or experience in operations, manufacturing, agriculture, or warehousingYou are willing and able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation: climb and/or work in elevated areas; stand and sit for extended periods of time; work outdoor and indoor within hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions; lift- up to fifty (50) lbs. and perform work which involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive liftingYou are versatile, and willing and able to learn and work in a variety of areas (field, plant, warehouse)You can work independently as well as in a team environmentYou are comfortable with technology and possess good computer aptitude including the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and are willing and able to learn other company specific applications as requiredYou have good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsYou have high attention to detail can multitask, maintain an organized workplace, and have excellent problem-solving skillsYou value health and safety! You will always work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure you, and your colleagues, go home safely every dayYou have a valid US Driver's LicenseYou understand that delivering to our customers on time keeps us viable and we are willing and able to work overtime hours, which can include weekends during seasonal peaks to support production demandWhat Makes You Stand Out:Associate or bachelor's degree.Two years or more of related work experience in agriculture, field activities, operations, production, or manufacturing.Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles such as 5S, Continuous Improvement and Standardized Work.Forklift experience.Benefits How We'll Support You:Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skillsBe part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better placeHealth benefits for you and your family on your first day of employmentFour weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidaysExcellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and fatherFuture planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement programCorteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.