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Syngenta · 1 day ago

Operations Specialist

Nampa, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is dedicated to supporting growers in the vegetable industry. They are seeking an Operations Specialist to manage farm activities and ensure optimal conditions for vegetable research trials, involving both hands-on equipment operation and strategic oversight.

AgricultureFarming

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage all farm activities, including but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, cultivation, irrigation (furrow and drip), harvesting, and chemical inventory

Develop and implement an annual work plan, in consultation with various stakeholders, to ensure timely execution of farm activities

Conduct preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on field equipment (tractors, planters, sprayers, disks, cultivators, etc.) to ensure reliable operation

Operate and maintain GPS-equipped tractors/planters and other seed research equipment with complex mechanical and electronic components

Coordinate water schedules with the irrigation district to ensure crops are irrigated properly

Manage, coach, and train third-party contract labor to optimize farm operations

Coordinate fleet vehicle maintenance, ensuring timely and proper service completion

Function as an integral member of the operations team supporting all activities from seed to seed

Ensure effective daily communication with peers, breeding teams, and supervisors on work progress

Follow and apply all HSE (Health, Safety, & Environment) and Stewardship practices, as well as provide support to site management with the functional activities of a research facility

Qualification

GPS-equipped tractors operationPrecision agriculture equipmentAgronomy practicesPesticide applicators licenseMS Office proficiencyTeam communicationField management

Required

Candidates must be already located in the United States and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (Includes OPT)

BS/BA in agronomy, horticulture, plant science or an agricultural related field

Hands-on experience in operating GPS-equipped tractors and planters

Expert level experience in the operation, adjustment, maintenance and ability to do minor repairs on precision agriculture equipment is required

An expert level understanding of agriculture and agronomy practices is required

Pesticide applicators license holder

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driver's history is required

Ability to acquire and maintain a federal medical card to operate commercial motor vehicles is required

Ability to use MS Office, especially Word and Excel, and other standard software

Must be available for work based on field conditions and weather (including weekends)

Preferred

An expert-level understanding of sweet corn, green beans, peas, and onions production is desirable

Benefits

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.

401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Corporate Discounts

Company

Syngenta

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Syngenta is an agriculture company provides products and solutions to help farmers achieve global food security for a growing population. It is a sub-organization of Syngenta Group.

Founded in 2000