Railway Operations Agent - (M/F/N)
ch, Monthey
Key information
- Publication date:01 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:ch, Monthey
Job summary
Join Syngenta as a railway worker, supporting rail activities. Be part of a dynamic team with great benefits.
Tasks
- Ensure smooth operation of rail activities in shifts.
- Manage wagon movements and site needs effectively.
- Maintain clean and operational rail infrastructure and equipment.
Skills
- Requires Ai40 license; technical diploma preferred, ideally in rail operations.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
- Fluent in French for effective communication.
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Job Purpose / Reason for the Position:
- The railway operations agent contributes to the smooth functioning of rail activities (2 teams shift) to achieve operational objectives according to the daily program, in compliance with HSEQ rules, and he/she must ensure the maneuvering movements and the management of wagons according to the site's needs.
Responsibilities
- Checks the vehicle (locomotive or rail/road vehicle) at the start of the shift
- Manages the trains according to the PCT regulations of the Federal Office of Transport (labeling, securing wagons, etc.)
- Helps keep the railway infrastructure and rolling stock clean and in good condition
- Reports any events and anomalies observed on vehicles and the rail network
- Collaborates closely with production operators for the placement and withdrawal of wagons on the platforms/pits
The Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people in over 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailored solutions for farmers, society, and our planet. Our diversified portfolio includes seeds, crop protection products, nutritional products, agronomic solutions, and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fibers, and fuel while preserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to tackle critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while preserving the planet's resources.
Syngenta Crop Protection, the largest unit of the Syngenta Group, is a leader in sustainable agricultural solutions, offering innovative products to keep crops healthy while minimizing environmental impact, from planting to harvest.
Syngenta Monthey is a production site for active substances, with 900 employees. Its activities are mainly related to plant protection and, to a lesser extent, to the Professional Products sector. Discover the activities, history, and challenges of the Monthey site via the YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkZhG3x3Nz8
Syngenta has been ranked as one of the best employers by Science magazine and has received the "Friendly Work Space" label for all its Swiss sites.
- Ai40 license required, A40 license an asset
- CFC in a technical field or equivalent, ideally CFC of railway operations agent
- Knowledge of computer tools (Microsoft Office)
- Fluent in French
Benefits offered to Syngenta employees:
- 40h/week of work with flextime and accumulation days
- Private pension fund Syngenta
- Family initiatives
- Bonus based on individual performance and achievement of Syngenta objectives
- Syngenta Campus: Company restaurant, free parking, on-site doctor
Are you interested? Then apply online, attaching all relevant documents (cover letter, CV, diploma, certificates) - reference 18067910
Syngenta is committed to Diversity. We encourage all applications regardless of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.
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ch, Monthey
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