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Field Production Intern

Location: Phillips, Nebraska, USA


 

Reference: 18021080

About Syngenta 

Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown.   We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. 

About this Job: 

As an intern at Syngenta, you have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and work on real projects finding real solutions. Work with us and you’ll get: 

  • Competitive wages 
  • Ongoing career development resources  
  • The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects 
  • Meaningful projects that solve problems 

Duration:  May 2021 - August 2021 

2 positions available 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Support Agronomists and Field Production Technicians in field related activities as directed  
  • Participate in accurate and timely crop scouting and data collection of emergence and vegetative growth stages, silk and pollen shed notes, stand counts, and IPM scouting thresholds 
  • Perform activities related to planting, mapping, scouting, weed and insect management, rouging, detasseling, safety, training, and reporting at the site 
  • Perform a project to study a potential production improvement. Present findings to the local leadership team. 
  • Ensure all clean-downs and changeovers are done correctly to eliminate any product mixture 
  • Perform other duties as required to meet field operation or plant needs 

Qualifications: 

  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent 
  • Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline  
  • Passion for agriculture and working outdoors 
  • Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions including seasonally hot or cold temperatures and in climate weather 
  • Prior experience relating to agronomy is preferred but not required 
  • Prior experience relating to Seed Production is preferred but not required 
  • Fluent in English 
  • All applicants must be eligible to work in the US 

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Traits & Abilities: 

  • Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers on plant tasks and in field production management with farmer growers   
  • Perform tasks in a proficient manner that adheres to the quality and safety expected from Syngenta  
  • Ensure that all corporate safety guidelines are followed  
  • Good writing and math skills  
  • An independent individual who is self-motivating and needs little supervision  
  • The ability to communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired in this position.  
  • Trusted - Will need to make good sound judgment calls regarding seed quality management that will be for the best interest of the company  
  • Knowledge of both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.  
  • Innovative - To always look to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies   
  • Detail/Accuracy Oriented - All procedures and policies must be understood and followed. Data entry into data management systems must be accurate due to decisions being made by other departments based on the information given  
  • Ability to perform basic math functions 

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Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

More positions from: Syngenta Seeds Inc. (USA)

Posted from October 27, 2020 until April 27, 2021
SeedQuest reference number: 122185

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
 
 
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