Seed Technician
Must apply online - Job ID: 776401 Bayer’s Crop Science division is the largest agriculture company in the world dedicated to the development, growth and marketing of agriculture seed, chemistry, and technology. Our seed teams strive to develop hybrids that improve nutrition, boost crop yields, limit spoilage, optimize water & climate variables and reduce the need for chemicals and other inputs. We are committed to consistently introducing innovative products for our farmer customers. It's amazing to consider that improving human health, promoting environmental stewardship, and fostering greater economic growth for the agricultural community can all start with something as small as a seed. Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
Responsibilities
Operate equipment (forklifts, seed cleaning, packaging, seed treating 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 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; 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. Our sites offer excellent internal career growth opportunities within the seed technician role and in cross-functional positions.
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. Forklift experience preferred
Bayer
Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa 50588
US
