Seed Technician

About the role

The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Technician (Grinnell, Iowa), include operating equipment in production sites and leveraging real-time data to maximize existing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in the production sites and leverage real time data to maximize existing procedures
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshoot 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 partnership 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 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) meetings as needed; articulate shift objectives and allocate 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
• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 8,500 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage

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 a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed)
• Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require

Pay

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $25.69 - $32.28.

Schedule

Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.

Benefits

Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.