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.

Corteva has many exciting opportunities for a Production Technician to join our team at our Lethbridge County, Alberta facility.

• This position does NOT offer a relocation package
• VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
• This role will be on site at our Corteva location

What You'll Do:

• Perform tasks associated with harvest, conditioning and treat/packaging, some general repair and maintenance, as directed by supervisor.
• Harvest activities from receiving to storage driving a vehicle
• Conditioning activities such as cleaning and sizing, treating and packaging, palletizing, wrapping and sampling
• Shipping/receiving, interplant movement, rework, warehousing, and inventory management of bagged and bulk seed, including the safe operation of forklifts
• Compliance with work instructions and quality plan requirements
• Complete and maintain appropriate records, documents, or reports such as quality, safety, grower, and inventory records

Education:

• You have your High School Diploma/GED OR are willing and able to obtain your GED within twelve (12) months of hire as a condition of employment.

What Skills You Need:

• Previous experience or knowledge in production agriculture, operations, manufacturing, or related industry
• You are comfortable with technology and possess a good computer aptitude including the use of Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and are willing and able to learn other company-specific applications as required 
• Willing and able to perform the physical aspects of the job with or without reasonable accommodation: climb and/or work in elevated areas, stand and sit for extended periods, work outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions, lift up to fifty (50) lbs., and perform work that involves repetitive motion and lifting
• You have a valid Canadian driver's license
• You can work independently as well as in a team environment
• You have good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to adjust to quickly changing conditions and anticipate needs
• You 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 day
• You can work night shifts and extended hours including weekends during peak seasons to support production demands.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Two-Year Technical or associate's degree in agriculture, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field
• You have one (1) year of education and/or experience in operations, manufacturing, agriculture, or related industry
• General knowledge and/or experience with field and/or agriculture equipment (plows, tractors, forklifts, etc.)

Benefits – How We'll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes 16 weeks of supplementary top-up for both mothers and fathers.

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

• Check out life at Corteva

Are you a good match? Apply today We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.