Bayer Seed Technician Job Description

We are visionaries at Bayer, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility.

We are doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining impossible.

There are so many reasons to be part of our community of brilliant and diverse minds making a real difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment in the production sites and leverage real-time data to maximize existing procedures;
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshoot problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems as needed;
• Perform Site Responsible Researcher (SRR) duties ensuring adherence to stewardship processes and protocols that are completed in an accurate and timely manner. This includes field monitoring, grower communication, and documentation of activities;
• Support areas across the plant in driving the adoption of continuous improvement practices and programs (5S, Lean, Six Sigma) conducive to an organized and clean work environment;
• Utilize Focused Improvement (e.g., 5WHYs) techniques to initiate process and standard work improvements;
• Provide coaching and training to seasonal workforce, area trainees, and peers supporting achievement and personal development;
• Ensure upstream activities (e.g., field inspection, grower contract) are handled within company standards and business requirements;
• Cultivate partnership with key business partners to plant/field operations (e.g., grower network);
• Use SAP to support administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenance orders, and production information;
• Maintain key process documentation (operating, start-up, and shut-down procedures; standard work; process flow and instrumentation diagrams; etc.)

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Valid Drivers License. To be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company's Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening;
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed;
• Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require

About Us:

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in our application process for individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

We are an E-Verify Employer.