Operations Specialist

At Syngenta our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers success. To support this mission Syngentas Operations & Trialing Team is seeking an Operations Specialist in Nampa ID.

The Operations Specialist Farm Manager ensures optimal field equipment and farm conditions for the successful execution of open-field vegetable research trials. This position involves both hands-on operation of specialized farm equipment and strategic oversight of farm activities.

Accountabilities

• 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.

Qualifications :

PLEASE NOTE -- 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.
• An expert-level understanding of sweet corn green beans peas and onions production is desirable.
• Pesticide applicators license holder.
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable drivers 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).

Additional Information :

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion 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.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here:  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 marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time