Field Seed Technician - Grinnell, IA

At Bayer, we're visionaries driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and strive for a world where 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is a reality.

As a Field Seed Technician in Grinnell, IA, you'll focus on field production activities across the full seasonal production cycle, including grower contracting, field selection, and crop development.

Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment in production sites, leveraging real-time data to maximize existing procedures
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections, troubleshooting problems with equipment, processes, and systems
• Support continuous improvement practices and programs, such as 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma
• Utilize Focused Improvement techniques to initiate process and standard work improvements
• Provide coaching and training to seasonal workforce, area trainees, and peers
• Ensure upstream activities, such as field inspection and grower contracts, meet company standards and business requirements
• Cultivate partnerships with key business partners, including growers
• Use SAP and Digital Field Systems to support administrative procedures and document key information
• Maintain key process documentation, including operating procedures and process flow diagrams
• Adhere to Bayer's Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control standards

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic knowledge of IT, including internet, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift 60 lbs
• Ability to work varying shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and overtime

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced education, such as technical, associate's, or bachelor's degree
• Intermediate computer skills, including experience with SAP and PLC
• Manufacturing experience, preferably in chemical or row crop manufacturing
• Experience working in a 24/7 rotating shift schedule

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate: $25.68-$32.28
• Bonus or commission opportunities
• Health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, and sick leave benefits