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

As a Seed Technician at our Whitestown, IN location, you will be responsible for operating machinery for the Production Warehousing process, ensuring that the production process happens safely, effectively, and with quality in alignment with the general procedures of the area. You will be expected to mentor new employees, perform basic equipment maintenance, and handle basic activities in Bayer systems commonly used in production processes.

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

• 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 (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., field inspection, grower contract) are handled within company standards and business requirements.
• Cultivate partnerships 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 shutdown 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.

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)
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull 40-50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to travel to assist with operations at Bayer field sites and seed centers for approximately one week at a time for a maximum of 6 weeks out of the year.
• Availability to meet overtime demands, including occasional work on weekends and holidays.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or bachelor’s degree .
• 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

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