Seed Tech

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Seed Tech

The Seed Production Technician is responsible for operating machinery and equipment for production processes and where applicable managing the production grower network.

The role ensures production processes are completed safely effectively and with quality in alignment with area procedures. The incumbent is expected to mentor and train new employees perform basic equipment maintenance and complete basic activities in Bayer systems including SAP and electronic networks.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate Visionary Architect Catalyst Coach (VACC) behaviors to ensure accuracy quality and timely delivery of products.

• Operate equipment and execute tasks to enable seed production processes.

• Lead and engage in Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings; articulate shift objectives and allocate resources across all active production areas.

• Demonstrate collaboration and teamwork in coaching and training seasonal workforce area trainees and peers; contribute to overall team success and the personal development of teammates.

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.

• Troubleshoot problems associated with equipment processes and systems.

• Apply operational excellence practices to operations including 5S Lean Six Sigma and 5 WHYs.

• Perform Site Responsible Researcher (SRR) duties ensuring adherence to stewardship processes and protocols completed accurately and timely. This includes field monitoring grower communication and accurate documentation.

• Ensure upstream activities such as field inspection and grower contracts are handled within company standards and business requirements.

• Collaborate with key partners to deliver the business across plant and field operations.

• Comply with internal procedures and support legal compliance related to area activities.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to Bayers Health Safety Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards.

• Support administrative procedures by documenting key readings maintenance orders and production information.

• Deliver other responsibilities as business needs require.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Basic knowledge of IT including the internet Excel PowerPoint Word or facility systems (i.e. SAP).

• Valid drivers license. To be eligible to drive a company car the driving record must meet the companys Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers guidelines; an 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree.

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $25.68- $42.36.Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care vision dental retirement PTO sick leave etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicants location market data/ranges an applicants skills and prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 10/23/2026.

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