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Production Associate roles in manufacturing, food processing, and consumer goods align with F-1 CPT when your academic program in industrial engineering, supply chain, or operations management requires hands-on production floor experience. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must connect directly to your coursework.
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About Syngenta
At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.
Job Description
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. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet.
Syngenta's SE Production Operations Team is seeking a Vegetables Seed Production Intern in Woodland, CA. This internship role will execute established Small Seed Vegetables (SSV) production activities to assure that Syngenta has a consistent, timely, and reliable supply of high-quality seed in the Cage Production and Commercial Open Field Program.
As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills.
Accountabilities:
- Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Support Agronomists and Field Production Technicians in field-related activities as directed at the Woodland, California production site.
- Participate in accurate and timely crop scouting and data collection of emergence and vegetative growth stages, pollination dates, stand counts, and IPM scouting thresholds.
- Perform activities related to planting, scouting, weed and insect management, rouging, safety, training, harvesting, and reporting at the site.
- Perform a project to study potential production improvements. Present findings to the Field Production Team in Woodland, California.
- Ensure all clean-downs and changeovers are done correctly to eliminate any product mixture.
- Actively support an image that reflects the highest regard for cleanliness and organization.
- Perform other duties as required to meet field operations needs.
- Work alongside the Agronomist and Operations Teams to execute key projects/deliverables in the processing of vegetable seeds.
- Support field activities, such as trial coordination, rouging, disease and weed scouting, pollination, harvesting, threshing, drying, and delivery from grower to processing facility.
- Complete data validation and reports to support global and regional operations needs, comprising equipment run time and scheduling needs.
- Support Quality and HSE functions to drive key programs and targeted metrics.
- Cooperate with Field Quality and Production Research personnel to identify, develop, and implement projects to improve reliability, quality, and/or cost.
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree program in an applicable discipline (Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Plant Science/Biology, or another closely related major is preferred).
Desired Qualifications:
- Students with Sophomore or Junior class standing are highly encouraged to apply.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) is ideal but not required.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Self-motivated, go-getter with a strong results orientation.
- The ability to analyze crops and communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired in this position.
- Trusted: Will need to make sound judgment calls regarding seed quality management that are in the best interest of the company.
- Excellent computer skills, such as proficiency in both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Innovative: Always looking to improve work efficiency and field-related technologies.
- Detail/Accuracy-Oriented: All procedures and policies must be understood and followed.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
- Valid driver’s license and personal transportation to and from the worksite (Woodland Site Office).
- Ability to build relationships and work well in a team-based environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines while maintaining focus on details.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to organize thoughts, data, etc.
- Ability to learn, willingness to ask questions, and ability to adapt to change.
Additional Information
Salary for this position ranges between $20 - $45 hourly.
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
- Competitive wages
- Ongoing career development resources
- The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems
Syngenta is committed to creating a culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Company Description
About Syngenta
At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.
Job Description
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. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet.
Syngenta's SE Production Operations Team is seeking a Vegetables Seed Production Intern in Woodland, CA. This internship role will execute established Small Seed Vegetables (SSV) production activities to assure that Syngenta has a consistent, timely, and reliable supply of high-quality seed in the Cage Production and Commercial Open Field Program.
As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills.
Accountabilities:
- Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Support Agronomists and Field Production Technicians in field-related activities as directed at the Woodland, California production site.
- Participate in accurate and timely crop scouting and data collection of emergence and vegetative growth stages, pollination dates, stand counts, and IPM scouting thresholds.
- Perform activities related to planting, scouting, weed and insect management, rouging, safety, training, harvesting, and reporting at the site.
- Perform a project to study potential production improvements. Present findings to the Field Production Team in Woodland, California.
- Ensure all clean-downs and changeovers are done correctly to eliminate any product mixture.
- Actively support an image that reflects the highest regard for cleanliness and organization.
- Perform other duties as required to meet field operations needs.
- Work alongside the Agronomist and Operations Teams to execute key projects/deliverables in the processing of vegetable seeds.
- Support field activities, such as trial coordination, rouging, disease and weed scouting, pollination, harvesting, threshing, drying, and delivery from grower to processing facility.
- Complete data validation and reports to support global and regional operations needs, comprising equipment run time and scheduling needs.
- Support Quality and HSE functions to drive key programs and targeted metrics.
- Cooperate with Field Quality and Production Research personnel to identify, develop, and implement projects to improve reliability, quality, and/or cost.
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree program in an applicable discipline (Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Plant Science/Biology, or another closely related major is preferred).
Desired Qualifications:
- Students with Sophomore or Junior class standing are highly encouraged to apply.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) is ideal but not required.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Self-motivated, go-getter with a strong results orientation.
- The ability to analyze crops and communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired in this position.
- Trusted: Will need to make sound judgment calls regarding seed quality management that are in the best interest of the company.
- Excellent computer skills, such as proficiency in both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Innovative: Always looking to improve work efficiency and field-related technologies.
- Detail/Accuracy-Oriented: All procedures and policies must be understood and followed.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
- Valid driver’s license and personal transportation to and from the worksite (Woodland Site Office).
- Ability to build relationships and work well in a team-based environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines while maintaining focus on details.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to organize thoughts, data, etc.
- Ability to learn, willingness to ask questions, and ability to adapt to change.
Additional Information
Salary for this position ranges between $20 - $45 hourly.
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
- Competitive wages
- Ongoing career development resources
- The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems
Syngenta is committed to creating a culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Does a Production Associate role qualify for CPT?
It depends on your degree program. CPT requires a direct connection between the job duties and your enrolled coursework. A Production Associate role qualifies if your program in industrial engineering, supply chain, or operations management includes practical training as a required or integral component. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific curriculum, not the job title alone.
Can I work full-time as a Production Associate on CPT?
Yes, but full-time CPT, meaning 20 or more hours per week, has a significant consequence: 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Production Associate shifts frequently run 40 hours weekly. Before accepting a full-time offer, confirm with your DSO whether part-time CPT is an option that still satisfies your curriculum requirement.
How do I show a production employer that CPT is legitimate work authorization?
Show the employer your CPT-endorsed I-20, which lists your authorized employer, job title, and dates. For I-9 verification, a CPT-authorized I-20 combined with your F-1 visa and passport establishes your work authorization. Employers enrolled in E-Verify can confirm your status electronically. Migrate Mate surfaces employers familiar with F-1 authorization, which reduces the need to explain the process from scratch.
What happens if my Production Associate CPT authorization expires mid-semester?
You must stop working immediately if your CPT end date passes and your DSO hasn't issued an updated I-20. Production environments often require workers on-site daily, so a lapse creates an immediate compliance problem. Request a CPT extension at least two weeks before your current authorization expires. Your employer cannot legally continue your employment until the updated I-20 is issued and you provide it for I-9 re-verification.
Can I switch employers mid-semester on CPT for a Production Associate role?
Not without a new CPT authorization. Each CPT approval is tied to a specific employer, job title, and date range listed on your I-20. If you receive a better offer mid-semester, your DSO must cancel the current CPT and issue a new I-20 for the new employer before you start. Some schools restrict mid-semester employer changes, so check your institution's CPT policy before committing to multiple offers.