Seed Technician - Bayer Corporation

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Seed Technician  

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Technician are to: 

• Perform field and plant activities to support the business in accordance with our safety, quality and operating procedures.
• Operate equipment and systems leveraging real-time data/technology according to existing procedures;
• Alert senior technicians and leadership as needed when nonconformities exist in product or process variance occur;
• Administrative tasks - Assist in the preparation of key process documentation; provide support in administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenance orders and production information leveraging data systems;
• Participate in daily direction setting (DDS) meetings;
• Adherence to company's HSE and quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) standards;
• Engage in continuous improvement programs;
• Comply with internal procedures and support; compliance with legal;
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.
• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage; 

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED;
• Basic knowledge of and ability to use information technology systems and applications;
• Valid Driver’s License; Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers;
• Ability to work long hours and rotational shifts, including over-time as needed;
• Ability to communicate verbally and written;
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60 pounds, work in and outdoors, walk on uneven surfaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical or college courses in the areas of Agronomy, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Technology or related fields.
• Knowledge or experience in agricultural practices and/or equipment.
• Experience with supervising small teams.

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate of $28.17 to $34.59. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (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 applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. This posting will be available for application until at least 8/29/24.

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