Production Associate

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on. Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Production Technician to join our team at our Rushville, Indiana production facility. The Rushville production location runs various production schedules during peak season months (September through March) each year.

• Up to three (3) shifts per week, which will be between 8-to-10-hour shifts
• 5-6 days per week, with 1-2 days off, rotating shifts
• Premium Shift Bonus Provided

During off-peak months (April through August) the site works an 8-hour day shift schedule with occasional overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Model Safety as the number one focus
• 100% safety steward of a designated program
• Seed corn harvest activities such as receiving, husk/sort, drying, shelling, and bulk operations
• Process activities such as color sorting, sizing, gravity table, treating, packaging, and palletizing operations
• Use of automation and computerized systems to perform work tasks (PLC, computers, and iPads)
• Return and rework activities
• Monitor product quality and ensure activities meet the requirements of the quality plan
• Warehousing activities including forklift operation, quality sampling, picking and pooling activities
• Data collection for continuous improvement projects that are driven from Bottoms Up Planning
• Facility and equipment maintenance task assignments
• Various other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED OR are willing and able to obtain your GED within twelve (12) months of hire as a condition of employment
• Safety minded; 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
• Enjoy variety of tasks and working hard
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Solutions focused; when you see a problem, you look for a way to fix it
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Willing and able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Climb and/or work in elevated areas
  • Stand and sit for extended periods
  • Work outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions
  • Lift up to fifty (50) lbs.
  • Perform work that involves repetitive motion and lifting
• Comfortable with technology and possess good computer aptitude including the use of Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Willing and able to learn other company specific applications as required
• Uphold health and safety to the highest standard
• Willing and able to work a rotating shift and overtime hours, which include nights and weekends during seasonal peaks to support production demand

Qualifications

• Two-Year Technical or Associates Degree (preferred)
• One (1) year of education and/or experience in operations, manufacturing, agriculture, or related industry
• Knowledge or experience with LEAN Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Continuous Improvement and Standardized Work
• General knowledge and/or experience with field and/or agriculture equipment (plows, tractor, forklift, etc.)

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• 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
• Competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position. This position does NOT offer a comprehensive domestic relocation benefit package. This role will be on-site at our Corteva location in Rushville, Indiana.