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 (Filer, ID) are:

• Operate equipment in the Wheat Breeding production sites and leveraging real time data to maximize existing procedures;
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshooting problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems as needed;
• Support and maintain technical expertise and perform all Greenhouse/Lab Operations such as plant care, floral emasculations, developmental crosses, haploid induction, transplanting, embryo rescue, harvesting, threshing, and seed count;
• Follow good sanitation practices and standard operating procedures;
• 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 (e.g. 5 WHYs) technique to initiate process and standard work improvements. Provide coaching and training to seasonal workforce, area trainees and peers supporting achievement and personal development;
• Use data systems to support administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenence 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 local meetings as needed, articulating weekly or daily 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 daily operations. 

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facilities with systems;)
• Valid Drivers’ License. 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;
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 40-50 lbs regularly;
• Ability to meet overtime demands, including occasional work on weekends and holidays; 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Organization and prioritization skills and attention to detail;
• Desire to learn Agriculture Operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Agriculture, Biology, Engineering, or related field. 
• Experience in a high throughput operation.