Seed Technician
Bayer
Summary
Bayer Row Crops organization is expanding its production operations team in Lubbock, TX.
Job description
What We Will Expect From You
As a Seed Technician, you will be involved in all facets of row crop seed production (corn, soy & cotton). Unlike a traditional manufacturing role, you will experience a variety of responsibilities throughout the growing season. You will be expected to work a rotating shift schedule, including some nights and weekends, as required.
In spring and summer, you will be assigned to teams supporting a variety of responsibilities. You could spend time inspecting and maintaining our seed crops or support seed inventory management at the plant. This is the season we have teams doing maintenance on our production equipment. Fall is a busy season with harvesting and seed packaging in full swing. In the winter, you'll be cleaning & packaging seed, supporting maintenance work, warehousing, and shipping seed to ensure our grower customers have the product they need for the coming planting season.
More About Your Tasks and Responsibilities
- Operate equipment (forklifts, seed cleaning, harvesting, planting, etc.)
- Utilize systems to leverage real-time data/technology to drive efficient operations and processes (work orders, maintenance, production information)
- Actively partner with key business stakeholders (growers, vendors) to execute plant/field operations
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections by troubleshooting problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems as needed
- Adhere to Bayer's Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) standards and drive efforts toward sustainability
- Engage in continuous improvement programs and identify opportunities to improve performance in accordance with production area, site, and Bayer goals
Who You Are
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED
- Basic user knowledge of standard computer programs (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, tablets/smart devices)
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to lift 60lbs (a bag of seed)
- Ability to work: days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED
- Basic user knowledge of standard computer programs (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, tablets/smart devices)
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to lift 60lbs
- Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- 16 Paid Holidays
- 3 Weeks PTO
- 401(k) Matching
- Shift Premium Pay
Company overview
Bayer AG is a global life science company with core competencies in healthcare and agriculture, operating as one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations. Founded in 1863 and headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, Bayer operates through three primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science. The company's pharmaceutical segment focuses on prescription products for cardiology, women's healthcare, oncology, hematology, and ophthalmology, with blockbuster drugs including Xarelto, Eylea, and Nubeqa. Bayer's Consumer Health division markets well-known over-the-counter brands such as Aspirin, Aleve, Claritin, and Bepanthen. The Crop Science division, strengthened by the acquisition of Monsanto, provides seeds, crop protection products, and digital farming solutions. With approximately 92,815 employees worldwide and operations in 80 countries, Bayer is committed to its mission of "Health for all, Hunger for none," driving innovation in medical treatments, agricultural productivity, and sustainable development. The company maintains a strong research and development pipeline, investing heavily in areas like precision medicine, artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, and sustainable agricultural technologies.