Plant Technician

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.    

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.  

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.  

This individual contributor role is responsible for packaging bagged sorghum and sunflower seed with high levels of attention to quality and safety.

What You Will Do:

• Actively assist Plant Operators in running seed processing, treating, and automatic palletizer equipment. Provide support in chemical mixing.
• Accurately calibrate seed bagging scale to facilitate correct weight parameters.
• Safely operate bag sewing and bag stencil printing equipment, verifying secure closures. Ensure that labels meet brand standards and correctly identifies product variety and conditioning instructions.
• As directed, safely clean manufacturing equipment utilizing air vacuum and specialized cleaning equipment (vacuum, blowers, sprayers, scrapers).
• Consistently employ thorough safety procedures when entering confined spaces or utilizing ladders.
• Perform minor repairs on bagging machine, reporting equipment malfunctions to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and thorough records of bag counts, completed pallets, and related tracking information.
• Follow quality check procedures on seed products, obtaining and accurately labeling samples.
• Safely operate a forklift, centering loads, maintaining visibility, and following work area speed limits.
• Demonstrate continuously flexibility in rotating tasks and learning new skills.
• Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Perform other duties and assignments to meet operational needs of the business.

What You Will Bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent certificate required. Comparable experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• A valid driver’s license.
• An engaged safety-first mindset.
• General understanding of liquid measurements.
• Willingness to learn basic technology interfaces to operate automatic palletizer and seed treater.
• Accountability to team with dependable attendance and completing share of workload.
• Attention to detail when collecting data and completing record keeping tasks.
• Follow through on assigned tasks from start to finish.
• Manual dexterity to operate and repair equipment.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds, stand, and walk throughout facility.
• Collaborative approach to work, assisting colleagues in completing tasks.
• Previous experience with SAP software is a bonus, but not required.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.  

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.    

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