Description

The Corteva Agriscience Pittsburg, CA location has an exciting opportunity for Operating Technician to join our team. The position will provide support for Corteva's manufacturing operations through the handling of Corteva's raw materials and finished products.

• Please note there is no relocation allowance or visa sponsorship available for this position.

Benefits:

Let's peek at how you can grow your wellbeing, health, and future at Corteva!

• Enjoy competitive wages based on qualifications, education, and experience.
• Strike a better work-life balance with robust time off benefits including paid maternity, paternal and family illness leave.
• Prepare for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, and more.
• Enjoy access to health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment.
• And much, much more!

JOB OVERVIEW:

This job exists to provide leadership, operational expertise, technical, mechanical, and hands-on assistance for safe operation of the Corteva Agriscience Pittsburg facility. The following are some key responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, analyze and resolve equipment, process, and quality problems.
• Prep and isolate equipment for maintenance. Complete Return to Operation checks. Write safe work permits.
• Perform basic maintenance work practices.
• Assure compliance with all Environmental Health & Safety requirements and site policies.
• Utilize electronic tools (e.g. electronic logbook, incident and action tracking tool, department task list, outlook, etc.).
• Follow applicable supporting work processes (e.g. Global Maintenance Work Process, Operate Plant Work Process, Material Flow Work Process, Environmental Health & Safety work process etc.).
• Review and update plant operating procedures and policies.
• Participate in plant initiatives, such as involvement in teams.
• Demonstrate the capability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure good communication between teams and shifts.
• Promote an environment of teamwork while leading through example.
• Participate in Root Cause Investigations.
• Participate in reviews and implementation of plant projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Certification Requirements:

• High School/GED or equivalent

Education/Certification 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 medical evaluation if job offer is received and accepted.
• Read, write, and speak English.
• Reliable attendance.
• Work a rotating shift and/or overtime, as business needs require.
• Ability to be medically approved and regularly fit tested for respirator use.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Obtain necessary certifications as needed.
• Work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

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 for 300 pounds or less.
• Pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds multiple times per day and maneuver hoses, ball flanges 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.
• Wear a uniform and safety equipment, such as respirators, earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
• 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 working at heights, Stand or walk for extended periods of time, Frequent bending and reaching, Outdoors and in inclement weather.

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

Ready to grow your perspectives, impact and career? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. Start by applying to this opportunity today!

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $33.20 - $41.50 hourly. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made. In addition, this position includes benefits where you can learn more here.