Production Technician Trainee - Formulations North


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Job Title: Production Technician Trainee - Formulations North
Location: Muscatine, IA, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Bayer
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Chemical, Pesticide and Fertilizer
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description:

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Production Technician Trainee - Formulations North 

 

 

Production Technician Trainee, Formulations North

 

 

 

Opportunity Knocking – be a part of something big. Bayer Crop Science in Muscatine, Iowa has a great environment and are looking for team-oriented colleagues like yourself, to help achieve company success. There are so many reasons to join us.

 

 

 

Benefits designed to fit your lifestyle:

 

  • Initial starting salary of $29.47/hour + Shift Differential
  • 3 weeks Paid Vacation and 16 paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
  • Minimum 10 week paid Parental Leave
  • Retirement Savings options including competitive 401k company match
  • Educational Assistance (up to $7,500.00 annually)
  • And many more company Perks and Discounts

 

 

 

What you’ll do

 

The Production Technician Trainee for our chemical manufacturing site is responsible for the production of quality, formulated products in a safe and efficient manner. They use knowledge of products, raw materials, and operating procedures to control equipment that processes substances into specified products.

 

 

 

Key Tasks:

 

  • Responsible for the safe operation of chemical processing equipment;
  • Read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOP);
  • Stages raw and finished materials;
  • Takes required samples during production process;
  • Decontaminates equipment and piping for maintenance or disposal;
  • Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment Matrix;
  • Maintains inventories of disposable, production, and safety related materials;
  • Recognizes material compatibilities;
  • Conducts charging and filling operations;
  • Maintains plant Hazard Communication labeling program;
  • Performs general housekeeping duties throughout the unit;
  • Assists in product changeover activities;
  • Responsible for unit operations and safety equipment. Recognizes and operates basic process elements;
  • Responsible for handling waste and other contaminated trash per SOP, following RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and immediately communicates discovery of spills and leaks;
  • Responsible for labeling, inspection, and recordkeeping requirements to accumulate waste in satellite accumulation areas, containers, and tanks;
  • Operates forklifts;
  • Operates shuttle wagon and radio communication during rail movement operations.

 

 

 

About You:

 

  • High School Diploma or GED with at least that level in reading comprehension, writing, and math;
  • Basic knowledge and ability to use information technology systems and applications;

 

  • Personal focus on safety, teamwork, and adaptability;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Ability to give and receive feedback in a professional manner;
  • Able to work in a self-directed, diverse team environment to achieve production goals;
  • Ability to use or learn to use control/display screens, process pumps and equipment, and various hand tools;
  • Ability to use various forms of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE;)
  • Willingness to climb and the ability to perform elevated work utilizing portable ladders and fall protection equipment within the current ANSI duty rating of 375 lbs.
  • Availability to work rotating shifts including overtime hours and weekends as scheduled.

 

 

 

Preferred Skills:

 

  • Manufacturing operation, Military experience, or similar experience;
  • Forklift operation;
  • Ability to use various hand tools;
  • Ability to troubleshoot and complete mechanical repairs or preventive maintenance on equipment;
  • Operate Computer Control Systems (PLC & Delta V;)
  • Leadership of a team or small group.

 

 

 

Position will be posted till April 1, 2025.

   
YOUR APPLICATION  
   

 

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. 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. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. 
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
 
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 with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. 

 
   
Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.  
   
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
   
Location: Muscatine     
Division: Crop Science    
Reference Code: 841051    

 

 

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Job Post Date: 03/12/25
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