Seed Technician

At Bayer, we're seeking a Seed Technician to perform greenhouse operational activities in support of our business. As a Seed Technician, you will operate equipment and systems leveraging real-time data/technology according to existing procedures. You will also alert senior technicians and leadership as needed when non-conformities in product or process variance occur.

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 over-time, 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

• 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)
• Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.