Operations Technician

Company Description

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We're a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's Operations & Trialing team is seeking an Operations Technician in Nampa, ID. This role will support all activities from seed to seed to ensure the successful execution of vegetable research trials in open-field and greenhouse environments.

Accountabilities
Perform on- and off-station field and greenhouse trialing support and organization activities, such as planning field trials, planting, gathering relevant data, tissue sampling, pollinating, harvesting, seed request fulfillment, and processing seed.
Effectively lead crews of contract labor in field activities to ensure trial accuracy and quality standards are met.
Support station agronomic practices, such as field preparation work, irrigation, and weed control.
Operate farm equipment such as tractors, planters, and harvesters.
Ensure effective communication with peers, breeding teams, and supervisors regarding work progress.
Follow and apply all HSE (Health, Safety, & Environment) and Stewardship practices, as well as provide support to site management with the functional activities of a research facility.
Be on call for field and greenhouse emergencies or unscheduled work based on business needs or weather conditions (including weekends).
Qualifications

Required

PLEASE NOTE:

Candidates must reside in and be permanently authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. This covers, but is not limited to, OPT, CPT, and H-1B visa holders.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
BS/BA in agronomy, horticulture, plant science or an agricultural related field preferred.
Possession or ability to obtain forklift certification (training provided).
Hands on experience in operating GPS-equipped tractors and planters is desirable.
Understanding of agriculture and agronomy practices is desirable.
Experience in agricultural research, with an understanding of sweet corn, green beans, peas, and onion production, is desirable.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driver's history is required.
Ability to use MS Office, especially Word and Excel, and other standard software.
Capable of working extended hours and weekends in all weather conditions during time critical periods of the growing season.
Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
Additional Information

What We Offer:

A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

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.

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