Seed Technician

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

The Seed Technician will be responsible for operating machinery/equipment for the Production/Processing/Packaging/or Warehousing process, ensuring that the production process happens safely, effectively and with quality in alignment with general procedures of the area. The Seed Technician will be expected to mentor new employees, perform basic maintenance of equipment and handle basic activities in Bayer systems (SAP and electronic networks), commonly used in production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in the production sites and leverage real time data to maximize existing procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshooting problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems as needed.
• 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.).
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to Bayer's Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards.
• Comply with internal procedures and support compliance with legal requirements applicable to area activities.
• Participate and prepare to lead Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings as needed; articulating shift objectives and allocating resources accordingly across all active production areas.
• Support and maintain metrics and relevant information on current Visual Management boards to drive teamwork and facilitate shift change over.
• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual).

Who You Are

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facilities with systems)
• Valid Driver's License
• 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
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull 40-50 pounds regularly
• Must have availability to meet overtime demands, including occasional work on weekends and holidays