Material Handling Operator

Corteva Agriscience has exciting opportunities within Logistic Services for Logistics Packagers at our Midland, MI location. The Logistics Service’s mission is to provide superior value through unyielding focus on safety, customer service and efficient utilization of resources to all businesses within Michigan Operations. We are seeking highly motivated, dependable self-starters who are interested in working for a safe, well-established global company.  The position will provide support for Corteva’s manufacturing operations through the packaging and distribution of Corteva’s products.  Candidates will rotate through a variety of packaging and warehousing responsibilities.  Please note there is NO relocation allowance or visa sponsorship available for this position. This position is represented by a Labor Union.

Let’s peek at how you can grow your wellbeing, health, and future at Corteva! Starting pay is $19.50 and includes career progression based on performance. Eligible for an additional $0.50 per hour if assigned to a role that covers 24/7 rotating shifts. Strike a better work-life balance with robust time off benefits; new hires start with 3+ weeks off each year . We also have many excellent paid leave options. Enjoy access to benefits (medical, dental, 401K, vacation / et al.) for you and your family on your FIRST day of employment. Prepare for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, healthy incentive programs, and more. Potential for overtime opportunities. And much, much more!   Responsibilities – What You Will Do: How will you help us grow? It matters to us, and it matters to you! Package products for our global customers. Focal point for material movement. Interact with packaging equipment. Prepare raw materials for operations. Manually break-down pallets of material and products. Arrange, stack, and repackage all types of materials and products. Affix labels, stickers or booklets on packaged materials. Safely operate forklift or other heavy equipment.       Requirements – Who You Are: What expertise have you grown? What do you bring to the table? Education/Certification Requirements:  ·         High School/GED or equivalent    Education/Certification Preferred:  ·         Manufacturing or relevant military experience. ·         Relevant trade school training or technical background.   Basic Requirements:    ·         Have a current, valid, United States driver's license.  Pass a drug screen, background history, and other relevant screens if job offer is received and accepted. ·         Read, write, and speak English.  ·         Reliable attendance.  ·         Work a rotating shift and/or overtime, as business needs require.  ·         Ability to be regularly medically approved and fit tested for respirator use.   ·         Basic computer proficiency. ·         Obtain necessary certifications as needed.   ·         Work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.  You value the safety of yourself and your co-workers and will eagerly participate in safe work practices, on-the-job safety, and work safety programs, including wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) daily, including half and full face respirators as well as impermeable chemical suits when needed. You have strong multi-tasking, problem solving, and time management skills. Growing your skills and your career is extremely important to you and you’re looking for a company like Corteva where you have the opportunity to do just that!     Candidate must be able to perform the  Essential Functions  of the role, which include, but are not limited to the ability to:   ·         Use standard safety equipment which is