Syngenta Group: Production Technician 2 — PEKIN, ILLINOIS, United States

About Syngenta Group

Syngenta Group works in agricultural technology and crop-related innovation. Its employer descriptions connect scientific development and crop solutions with helping farmers use resources effectively and improve how crops are grown. Material from its vegetables-and-flowers business also identifies seed breeding for different climates and horticultural needs. Across these activities, the stated business purpose links agricultural production with resource use and environmental concerns, bringing scientific and technological work to practical farming and growing conditions.

The position and its setting

Syngenta Group lists Production Technician 2 in PEKIN, ILLINOIS, United States, under reference 18076867. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Production & Supply
• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Brands: Syngenta Seeds

Responsibilities and work described

• Operate conditioning tower equipment, including cleaners, color sorters, gravity tables, and associated control systems
• Monitoring: product flow, equipment performance, moisture, quality results, and process settings; make approved adjustments as needed
• Execution: routine product checks and collect samples according to established quality procedures
• Complete production records, lot traceability documentation, downtime logs, and inventory transactions accurately and on time
• Research / execution: pre-operational inspections, housekeeping, basic preventive maintenance, and minor troubleshooting
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, safety risks, spills, or product mix-ups immediately
• Follow all site safety, environmental, quality, seed stewardship, and standard operating procedures
• Maintenance: strict lot identity and prevent cross-contamination through proper cleanout, labeling, and changeover practices
• Support: receiving, packaging, warehouse, and other plant activities as production needs require
• Work: collaboratively with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and fellow operators to meet daily production targets

Essential requirements and candidate background

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Work multiple shifts
• Able to perform manual labor tasks, such as bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods
• Lift, push, pull up to 70 pounds
• Accurate record-keeping of production documents
• Effectively work in assigned areas of plant, such as warehouse, packaging, treating
• Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges:
• Knowledge: safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment
• Basic knowledge of relevant production software (SCADA)
• Knowledge: routine maintenance procedures

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: PEKIN, ILLINOIS, United States

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members
• Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs
• 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, among other benefits
• Salary range $45,600 - $68,4000
• Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal
• Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
• WL2B
• #LI-ONSITE

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Syngenta Group

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Syngenta Group posting below and match the title and reference 18076867.

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Practical preparation: maintenance

A maintenance example should identify the asset, the fault or preventive task and the action you performed. Explain the checks, records and handover involved in returning equipment or a service to use.

Relevant skills

• maintenance
• inventory
• warehouse operations
• housekeeping
• problem resolution