Seed Technician

Seed Technician

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’. 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.

• 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 techniques (e.g., 5
  
  WHYs) 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.
• Maintain 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 Bayer’s 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; articulate shift objectives and allocate 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.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Valid driver’s license; must meet company risk screening guidelines.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs (e.g., a bag of seed).
• Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $26.19‑$32.80 per hour. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. Offer may vary based on market data, applicant’s skills, prior experience, certifications, and other relevant factors.

• Division:
  Crop Science
• Reference Code: 858283
• Functional Area:
  
  Production & Manufacturing
• Location:
  
  United States – Washington – Othello
• Employment Type:
  
  Regular
• Position Grade:
  Unknown
• Seniority Level: Entry Level
• Job Function:
  Engineering & Information Technology
• Industries:
  Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research

Creve Coeur, MO 63167
+1 888‑473‑1001

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 to request accommodations. 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. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

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