Seed Technician

Full-Time Seed Technician at Bayer
Available Openings: 1
Apply By: October 7, 2022
Industry: Shipping and Distribution
Pay Type: Hourly
Compensation: We offer a competitive hourly rate with overtime as applicable. Starting salary is based on candidate experience, education and market pay for role in the region.
Education Level: High School

Bayer Row Crops organization is expanding its production operations team in Storm Lake, IA. We are currently offering a $2500 sign-on bonus for new Seed Technician hires that have accepted an offer to join Bayer by September 30, 2022 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 will be supporting seed inventory management and distribution at the plant. This is also the season we have teams doing maintenance on our production equipment. Fall is a busy season for seed packaging and treating 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. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US Our sites offer excellent internal career growth opportunities within the seed technician role and in cross-functional positions. We also offer a full benefits package including: Generous insurance FROM DAY ONE (including 3 medical insurance package options, vision, dental & life insurance). 16 paid holidays 3 weeks paid time off 401k match & additional core contribution each year $2/hour premium pay for 2nd and 3rd shift In this position, you will work closely with other team members to identify ways to improve our processes. This is an opportunity to work in an environment where your ideas are heard, and you’re encouraged to grow personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

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 towards sustainability Engage in continuous improvement programs and identify opportunities to improve performance in accordance with production area, site and Bayer goals;

Qualifications

Required Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent: Completed by start date; Basic user knowledge of standard computer programs (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, tablets/smart devices); Valid drivers’ license (in order to be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s risk screening for hiring drivers – Motor Vehicle Record will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening); Ability to lift 60lbs (a bag of seed); Ability to work: days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends and overtime as business needs require.

Bayer

Contact: Robert Hulshizer
6135 Hwy 71
Storm Lake, Buena Vista, IA 50588
US