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.

Our crop protection site located in Valdosta, GA has an exciting opportunity for a Production Technician to join our team.

Please note:

• Relocation is not offered.

• VISA Sponsorship is not available.
• This role is 100% on-site.

What You’ll Do:

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment, process, and quality issues.
• Support safe plant operations, including maintenance preparation, permitting, and return-to-service checks.
• Follow EH&S policies, operating procedures, and work processes.
• Utilize plant systems and electronic tools to complete daily responsibilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, root cause investigations, and plant projects.
• Communicate effectively across shifts and collaborate with team members to achieve plant goals.
• Maintain operating standards, share best practices, and pursue ongoing training and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School/GED or equivalent.

Education Preferred:

• Relevant trade school training or technical background.

• 2+ years of manufacturing or relevant military experience.

Basic Requirements:

• Have a current, valid, United States driver's license.

• Pass a drug screen, background history, and other relevant screens if job offer is received and accepted.

• Read, write, and speak English.

• Reliable attendance.

• Work a rotating shift and/or overtime.

• Ability to be regularly medically approved and fit tested for respirator use.

• Basic computer proficiency.

• Obtain necessary certifications as needed.

What Skills You Need:

Candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the role, which include, but are not limited to the ability to:

• Use standard safety equipment which is rated at 300 pounds or less.

• Pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds multiple times per day and maneuver hoses, flange connections and operate valves and similar equipment.

• Perceive, identify, and respond to plant and site alarms or other hazard warnings.

• Follow procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation.

• Safely operate fork trucks, condors, and/or site vehicles.

• Candidates must be willing and able to work in environments that include tight or closed-in spaces, climb stairs/ladders and work at heights, stand or walk for extended periods of time, frequent bending and reaching, outdoors and inclement weather.
• Ability to consistently wear and work in required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe boots, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, long-sleeved clothing, fall-protection harnesses, and other site-specific safety equipment.
• Ability to wear respiratory protection equipment, including powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) or similar respiratory devices, for extended periods as required by the role.
• Must meet all applicable medical and safety requirements necessary to safely perform the essential functions of the position while wearing required PPE and respiratory protection equipment

***If hired, you are indicating that you can complete the essential functions of the job (including physical requirements) with or without, if applicable, reasonable accommodation for disability.

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 Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

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.

Corteva Agriscience 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.