Who We Are and What We Do:

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 an exciting opportunity for a Production Specialist to join our team at our Chatham, Ontario Canada facility!

What You'll Do:

• Perform a variety of tasks associated with field activities that will evolve with each season throughout the year
• Provide support and guidance to 3rd party contract conditioners
• Monitor grower bins and classify based on quality data
• Complete data entry as required
• Prepare required documentation for sample processing and shipping
• Field Mapping support for multiple crops and production areas
• Generate and monitor P.O.'s for 3rd party contract conditioners and provide support with packaging and labeling requirements
• Perform administrative procedures, along with all procedures associated with field activities
• Field responsibilities may include assisting growers with planting, IPM, detasseling coordination, and harvest troubleshooting
• Ability to help train a diverse group of growers and employees on seed field processes and expectations
• Involved in the analysis of data collected from digital agronomy tools and strategies

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two-Year agricultural diploma or related field of study is highly preferred.  

What Skills You Need:

• You love agriculture and you are passionate about playing your part in seeding and feeding the world!
• When you see a problem, what you notice is the opportunity to take initiative to find and implement a solution!
• You can easily relate to people, and you apply that skill set to effectively work with customers, peers, and all other stakeholders using strong verbal and written communication skills.
• You have a valid driver's license, so you will be able to drive a company vehicle on assignment when needed.
• You value the safety of yourself and your co-workers and will eagerly participate in safe work practices, on-the-job safety, and work safety programs.
• You are willing to help out and physical work isn't a problem for you (lifting up to 50lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation included).
• Overtime hours including weekend and shift work as required during peak seasons.
• Knowledge and experience working with corn, soybean, and wheat strongly preferred.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Two-Year Technical or Associates 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.)

Work Authorization and Relocation:

• This position does NOT offer a relocation package
• VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

Site Dedicated (100% at Corteva location):

• This role will be on site at our Corteva location

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