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’. 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

Bayer Crop Science is seeking a talented Seed Technician to join our Research and Development organization in Scott, Mississippi. As a Seed Technician, you will be offered a competitive hourly rate with excellent opportunities for raises and career advancement. You will also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance from your first day of employment and generous paid time off and 401k contributions.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role as a Seed Technician, you will play a vital part in our Trait and Pipeline Delivery process.

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

• Operate equipment in the 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;
• Perform Site Responsible Researcher (SRR) duties ensuring adherence to stewardship processes and protocols that are completed accurately and timely, including field monitoring, grower communication, and documentation of activities;
• 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;
• Improve (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., shipping and logistics for on time delivery) are handled within company standards and business requirements;
• Cultivate partnership with key business partners to plant / field operations;
• Use applicable software applications for 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, 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.

This 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

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facilities with systems);
• 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, MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening;
• Be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds;
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team-based environment;
• Availability to meet overtime demands, including occasional work on weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Agriculture experience;
• Minimum experience with leading and/or mentoring others or leading projects;
• Ability to effectively communicate across multiple functions, both verbal and written.

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