Production Technician

# Production TechnicianBack 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. As a Production Technician for Vylor, you will play a vital hands-on role in our seed production operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You'll operate a variety of process equipment, use automated and computerized systems, and follow detailed quality plans and work instructions to support reliable production outcomes. This role contributes to continuous improvement through data collection, preventative maintenance support, and participation in warehousing, field, and harvest activities. Safety is central to everything we do, and you'll help lead or support site safety initiatives that protect people, products, and performance. * VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.* Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.* This role will be on-site at the Corteva location. **What You'll Do:*** Run a variety of process equipment while adhering to our company's robust safety policies* Ensure compliance with Quality Plan Work Instructions and Quality Plan requirements* Collect and record data for continuous improvement projects and production records* Support preventative maintenance (PM) and other general repair efforts* Lead or support a defined safety program to enhance safety across the site* Assist with warehousing activities including forklift operation* Use automation and computerized systems to perform work tasks (HMI, computers, iPads, etc.)* Potential to perform field management activities such as scouting, field maintenance, logistical planning, and maintain relationships with external partners (growers, contractors, etc.)* Assist with harvest activities such as preparation, seed sampling, truck unloading, and other relevant processes* Various other duties as assigned **Education:*** High School Diploma/GED or are willing and able to obtain your GED within one year of hire as a condition of employment **What Skills You Need:*** Value health and safety! Always work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day* Willingness and flexibility to work a rotating shift and scheduled overtime hours, including weekends and holidays, during seasonal peaks to support production demand* Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment* Comfortable with technology (computers, iPads, etc.), have good computer skills, and are familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word* Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills* High attention to detail, can multitask, maintain an organized workplace, and have excellent problem-solving skills* Proactive, communicate concerns, and adaptable* Legally able to work 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* Hold a valid US driver's license, so you are able to drive a company vehicle to field locations when needed **Physical Job Requirements:*** Stand and sit for extended periods* Work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions* Lift up to 60 lbs.* Perform work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting* Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and canola pollen and protein and sorghum as well as potential mold spores and/or chemicals in the course of your duties Reasonable accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable laws to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. **What Makes You Stand Out:*** Associate degree or two-year trade degree* Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, Continuous Improvement, and Standardized Work* WMS and SAP/ERP system experience* Forklift operation experience* Agricultural experience* Mechanical skillset**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