JOB SUMMARY With trusted brands such as Pioneer, Corteva Agriscience is one of the world’s leading agricultural companies. Join us in helping farmers feed the world while protecting the planet. Work with great people in a safe and fast-paced environment. As a General Operator, you will work with the Corteva production team to utilize standard operating procedures (Work Instructions) to maintain safety and quality while performing your daily functions. Key Responsibilities The General Operator role is a role that may vary due to the seasonality of the business. In the spring and summer, you will be assigned to teams supporting a variety of responsibilities. You could spend time inspecting and maintaining our seed crops or you could support seed inventory management at the plant. Fall is a busy season with harvesting and seed packaging in full swing. In the winter, you will be cleaning & packaging seed, supporting maintenance work, warehousing and shipping seed to ensure our customers have the product they need for the coming planting season. Year-round responsibilities for this role would include 5S (cleaning) of the location, painting, and overall plant upkeep. September-October: • Receive and process trucks hauling crop from the field for weighing and unloading. Ensure carriers are safely unloaded in the receiving building with the correct variety. Collects samples using truck probe. Ensure quality soybeans are unloaded. Ensure correct information is entered on scale ticket and in computer. • Complete a wide range of harvest activities: ex.: husk and sort operations • Operate dryer to dry crop within the prescribed safety, quality, and financial requirements • Shelling and storage of crop from bins in the dryer facility • Supply the Conditioning department with a constant supply of seed • Apply appropriate treatment to seed November-March • Label, tag, bag and palletize seed • Enter inventory information into computer • Stage seed for shipment in warehouse Warehouse Activities - including forklift operation, driving of a forklift in the act of: Picking, Pooling, Staging, Receiving, and loading and unloading carrier’s trailers, other product movements as required etc. Work with Shipping and Scheduling Team to utilize standard operating procedures (SOP) to maintain safety and quality. Maintain Corteva as a reliable supplier of quality products and services to be delivered to our customers worldwide. Assist the Dock personnel with the handling of bags while picking ordered. Responsible to follow standard operating procedures for PPE, movement of bags, and pedestrian walkways. Assist in cleaning and 5S duties throughout the warehouse. Packaging – Bagging- Palletizing- Assist the Packaging Operator/Team Lead with the operations of packaging equipment, machine, and/or tools that they have been trained to safely operate/use. Responsible to follow standard operating procedures for equipment, machine, and/or tools. Assist in tracking of material inventory. Team to utilize work instructions to maintain safety & quality. April -August: • Retag in-house seed. • Re-bag backhaul (returned) seed • Inspect pro boxes to ensure they are free of debris and clean • Wash pro boxes as necessary Box Wash - Assist the Box Wash Operator/Team Lead with the operations of box wash equipment, inspection process, repair process and/or tools that they have been trained to safely operate and use. Responsible for following standard operating procedures for equipment, machine and tools. Assist in audits of clean boxes and tracking of metrics for the box wash area. Various other duties as assigned by supervisors and team leads. Required Qualifications Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Need to be able to read and write in English. Must be able to use stairs. Lift 60 pounds. Operate computer. Ability of standing/sitting for extended periods. Repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting (minimal requirement 60 lbs.). Exposure to warm and cold weather conditions. Ability to safely perform duties in timely fashion while maintaining seed quality. Ability to work independently or with a team. Ability to adjust to changing conditions and anticipate needs. Ability to make independent decisions. Reliable and dependable - Exceptional attendance required. Have reliable transportation to the site and be able to arrive at the work site as instructed. Maintain enthusiasm, good attitude, honesty, and a willingness to treat all with respect. Ability to work long hours and rotational shifts, including over-time as needed. Ability to communicate verbally and written. Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60 pounds. Work in and outdoors. Walk on uneven surfaces. Must be 18+. Preferred Qualifications Forklift Experience (Type: Sitting) is preferred and Corteva training to be provided. Certifications None mentioned. Education: High School
Company Description
Compunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT/Software, e-Learning/Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based/SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.
We have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national/ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.
