Seed Technician

About the role

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, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and systems leveraging real-time data/technology according to existing procedures.
• Alert senior technicians and leadership as needed when non-conformities in product or process variance occur.
• Assist in the preparation of key process documentation.
• Provide support in administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenance orders and production information leveraging data systems.
• Participate in team meetings (multiple levels).
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to company's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards.
• Comply with internal procedures and support compliance with legal requirements applicable to local area.
• Promote standardization and ensure efficient production processes.
• Manage partnership with key business partners to greenhouse production operations.
• Help/Assist in keeping metrics and other information current on visual boards/data dashboards to drive teamwork and support data-driven decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance in accordance with production area, site and company goals.
• Other duties and tasks, as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 1 year of experience in related area.
• Intermediate knowledge of information technology systems and applications.
• Ability to work long hours and rotational shifts, including overtime, weekend and holiday as needed.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written.
• Comfortable working in high heat index environments during summer months.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60 pounds, work in and outdoors, walk on uneven surfaces.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a greenhouse environment.
• Prior experience with working with plant irrigation.

Pay

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $25.69 - $32.28. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant).

Benefits

• Health care
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Sick leave

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.