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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, are:

• Operate equipment in the production sites and leveraging real time data to maximize existing procedures;
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections;
• Troubleshoot 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. This includes 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;
• Utilize Focused Improvement (e.g. 5WHYs) techniques to initiate process and standard work improvements;
• Provide coaching and training to seasonal workforce, area trainees, and pers supporting achievement and personal development;
• Ensure upstream activities (e.g. field inspection, gfrower contract) are handled within company standards and business requirements;
• Cultivate partnership with key business partners to plant and field operations (e.g. grower networks;
• 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) meetingsas 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;
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60lbs. (a bag of seed) and have a valid driver’s license.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
• Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and/or facilities with systems);
• Valid driver’s license;
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced education including Technical, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree;
• Intermediate computer skills with experience using of SAP and PLC;
• 3+ years manufacturing experience, with experience in chemical or row crop manufacturing;
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with a 24/7 rotating shift schedule, including overtime as needed.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $24.40 to $30.67 per hour.  Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). 

Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges,

an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

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.
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.
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.
Division:	Crop Science	Reference Code	836993
Functional Area:	[[filter6]]	Location:	Illiopolis
Employment Type:	[[filter7]]	Position Grade:	[[cust_subgrade]]

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Creve Coeur, MO	+1 888-473-1001, option #5
63167
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