Production Technician

Location: Algona

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Technician to join our company and support our Algona, IA location. As a Production Technician, you will play a vital hands‑on role in our seed production operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll operate a variety of process equipment, use automated and computerized systems, and follow detailed quality plans and work instructions to support reliable production outcomes.

This role contributes to continuous improvement through data collection, preventative maintenance support, and participation in warehousing, field, and harvest activities. Safety is central to everything we do, and you’ll help lead or support site safety initiatives that protect people, products, and performance.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

This role will be 100% on-site at the location.

What You’ll Do:

Run a variety of process equipment while adhering to our company’s robust safety policies

Ensure compliance with Quality Plan Work Instructions and Quality Plan requirements

Collect and record data for continuous improvement projects and production records

Support preventative maintenance (PM) and other general repair efforts

Lead or support a defined safety program to enhance safety across the site Assist with warehousing activities including forklift operation

Use automation and computerized systems to perform work tasks (HMI, computers, iPads, etc.)Potential to perform field management activities such as scouting, field maintenance, logistical planning, and maintain relationships with external partners (growers, contractors, etc.)Assist with harvest activities such as preparation, seed sampling, truck unloading, and other relevant processes

Various other duties as assigned

Location Specific Items:

Maintains a strong commitment to safety by consistently adhering to established safety procedures, taking ownership of personal safety, and actively supporting the safety of fellow team members including championing a safety program

Ability to work a seasonal shift schedule that may include day, evening, weekend, and overnight shifts to meet production and business requirements

Maintains the knowledge, adaptability, and skills necessary to successfully perform a diverse range of seasonal tasks and responsibilities throughout recurring annual production cycles

Maintains the knowledge and technical skills required to operate automated control systems, making appropriate equipment adjustments to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production processes

Ability to safely and efficiently operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, while maintaining a strong commitment to workplace safety, productivity, and transactional accuracy in the movement, storage, and documentation of materials

Education:

High School Diploma/GED or are willing and able to obtain your GED within one year of hire as a condition of employment

What Skills You Need:

Value health and safety! Always work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day Willingness and flexibility to work a rotating shift and scheduled overtime hours, including weekends and holidays, during seasonal peaks to support production demand

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Comfortable with technology (computers, iPads, etc.), have good computer skills, and are familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

High attention to detail, can multitask, maintain an organized workplace, and have excellent problem-solving skills

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