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Seed Technician

Bayer
Illiopolis, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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What You Will Do

  • The Seed Production Technician is responsible for operating machinery and equipment for production process and, where applicable, manages our production grower network. They are also responsible for ensuring that production processes happen safely, effectivelky, and with quaity in alignment with general procedures of the area. They are expected to mentor and train new employees, perform basic maintenance of equipment, and hand blasic activities in Bayer systems (SAP and electronic networks).
  • Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrate Visionary Architect, Catalyst, Coach (VACC) behaviors to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of products.
  • Operate equipment and execute tasks to enable seed production processes.
  • Lead and engage in Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings; articulate shift objectives and allocate resources across all active production areas.
  • Demonstrate collaboration and teamwork in coaching/training seasonal workforce, area trainees, and peers; contribute to overall team success and the personal development of teammates.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and inspections.
  • Troubleshoot problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems.
  • Apply operational excellence practices to operations (5S, Lean, Six Sigma, 5WHYs).
  • 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 accurate documentation.
  • Ensure upstream activities (e.g., field inspection, grower contract) are handled within company standards and business requirements.
  • Collaborate with key partners to deliver the business across plant and field operations.
  • Comply with internal procedures and support legal compliance related to area activities.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to Bayer's Health, Safety, Environement (HSE), and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards.
  • Support administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenance orders, and production information.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED;
  • Valid Drivers License. In order 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 asbusiness needs require.
  • This posting will expire on October 27th, 2026.
  • Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $ 25.69– $ 32.28 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
  • 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.|
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  • Division:| Crop Science | Reference Code| 891955|
  • Functional Area:| Production&Manufacturing | Location:| United States : Illinois : Illiopolis|
  • Employment Type:| Regular | Position Grade:| STEP|
  • Contact Us
  • Address| Telephone
  • Creve Coeur, MO| +1 888-473-1001, option #5
  • 63167|
  • OR
  • Submit a ticket via the self-service option by visiting go/askhr

Preferred Qualifications

  • Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $ 25.69– $ 32.28 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.

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