Seed Technician Constantine, MI

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Seed Technician - Constantine MI

Seed Technician (Constantine MI)

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role Seed Technician (Constantine MI) are:

• 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 Bayers Health Safety Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards (e.g. general shop floor/machine safety and operating procedures;)
• 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.

Who We 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 Drivers License. To be eligible to drive a company car your driving record must meet guidelines based on the companys 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 workdays nights rotating shifts weekends and overtime as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced education including Technical Associates or bachelors degree;
• Intermediate computer skills with experience using of SAP and PLC;
• Minimum three years manufacturing experience with experience in chemical or row crop manufacturing;
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with a 24/7 rotating shift schedule including overtime as needed.

Posting will be available until July 23 2026

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $27.03 - $33.85. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care vision dental retirement PTO sick leave etc. If selected for this role the offer may vary based on market data/ranges an applicants skills and prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications and other relevant factors.