Corn Sorter – Temporary Harvest Position

Corn Sorter — Temporary Harvest Position

Pay: $16/hr (Returnees: $16.50/hr)

Incentives: $50 weekly attendance bonus (must work all scheduled days and full shifts)

Shift Info:

• Harvest starts August 24; training begins August 19 (3-day mandatory safety orientation)
• Early harvest: 6 am — 6 pm
• Peak harvest:
• 6 am — 1 pm (Mon-Sat)
• 1 pm — 8 pm (Mon-Fri & Sunday; second shift receives $0.75/hr shift differential)
• Must be flexible to work all shifts

Job Purpose:
As a Corn Sorter, you ensure only high-quality seed moves forward in the drying process by removing waste or damaged corn from the conveyor line.

Key Duties:

• Sort corn on a moving conveyor, removing discard and defective cobs
• Identify off-type, damaged, or moldy ears and remove contaminant material
• Keep work area and break rooms clean
• Follow all safety policies; wear provided PPE
• Report incidents, hazards, or concerns promptly

Work Environment:

• Climate controlled, loud (ear protection provided)
• Long periods of standing/sitting (stools provided)
• Exposure to corn dust/allergens

Requirements:

• Flexible schedule; excellent attendance required
• Able to sit/stand for long periods and work at a quick pace
• Transportation not provided; must abide by all site safety rules
• Basic English required;
  Spanish/French speakers welcome if able to communicate in English

Dress Code:

• Long pants, closed-toe/heel shoes (no steel toe required for sorters)
• Short-sleeve shirts OK; no loose clothing
• Safety eyewear & gloves provided

Other Notes:

• No food/drink or cell phones in work area
• Corteva is a smoke-free workplace

• medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability
• retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

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