Building Assistant

# Building AssistantBack to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from VylorSend to Friend**Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture**? At Vylor, we're advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer , Brevant , and Hoegemeyer , delivering performance farmers rely on.? Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what's next in crop science.We have an exciting opportunity for a **Building Assistant?**in **Johnston, Iowa.**VISA Sponsorship is **not** available for this position.Relocation assistance is **not** offered for this position.This role will be 100% on site at the Corteva location.**What You'll Do:*** Provide and perform the essential services that support Corteva's business and research operations on the Johnston main campus.* Monitor and maintain admin centers, conference rooms, refreshment centers, and office equipment support.* Sort and deliver USPS Mail to admin centers.* Sort and deliver incoming packages (UPS, Fed-Ex, DHL, Amazon, etc.) to appropriate offices and labs.* Pick up and deliver outbound packages to mailroom from designated pickup locations as needed.* Pick-up and delivery of crucial samples, often time and temperature sensitive, ensuring delivery and receipt.* Answer dock delivery calls at building locations, receiving and delivering LTL freight - ranging from large million-dollar pieces of research equipment, refrigerators, pallets of research supplies, data equipment, seed, chemicals, etc.).* Inspect items received for damaged content and noting this on the bill of lading for the driver/shipping company.* Assist in the packaging and preparation of domestic and international shipments being sent out UPS/Fed EX/LTL as needed. This could range from large pieces of research equipment to palletized items, down to letter-size items.* Deliver exceptional customer service through a highly cross-trained team, ensuring seamless coverage and consistent operational efficiency. Team members are thoroughly trained in the unique requirements and nuances of each building to provide specialized support.**Education:*** You have your High School Diploma/GED.**What Skills You Need:*** Ability to read/interpret instructions and carry out tasks in absence of supervisor.* This position requires occasional lifting of 20-30 lbs., as well as frequent repetitive motions involving the wrists and hands for tasks such as handling, grasping, and reaching. The role also involves regular standing and walking, with extended periods spent on one's feet.* The ability to communicate and work with others in a team setting and of diverse cultural backgrounds and languages.* Must be able to handle physical labor of receiving and delivering shipments, including being able to lift up to 50 lbs.* Must maintain focus and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and yet work at a pace that won't impact productivity.* High level of confidentiality needed.* High emphasis on workplace and personal safety.* High level of customer service skills needed.* Maintain professional appearance.* Must have demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, be detail-oriented, organized, and ability to multi-task.* Fluent in Microsoft Office and Outlook* Continuous training in the following PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) training - fork truck, pallet jack, RAD (Radiation Safety) training - required, special training on packaging shipments (treated pallets, boxed crates, etc.), proper PPE as required (steel-toed shoes, safety glasses are a requirement for these positions), and specialized training - lock out / tag out, ladder safety, import/export controls, hazmat**What Makes You Stand Out:*** Powered Industrial Truck (fork truck/pallet jack) experience* Strong work ethic* Two to four years of mail/shipping experience.**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 and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays* Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father* 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 Vylor! you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. ### *Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.* ### Vylor 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr