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Seed Technician
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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.
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, document 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.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or similar systems).
Valid Driver’s License; driving record must meet Bayer’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers guidelines. MVR will be reviewed as part of pre‑employment screening.
Must be able to lift, push, and pull 40–50 pounds regularly.
Ability to travel to assist with operations at Bayer field sites and seed centers, maximum of 6 weeks out of the year.
Availability to meet overtime demands, including occasional work on weekends and holidays.
Compensation & Benefits Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $25.68–$42.36. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation if relevant. Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.
Location United States: Indiana: Whitestown
Division Crop Science
Reference Code 859244
Contact Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com
Equal Opportunity 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 accommodations using the contact information provided. Bayer is an E‑Verify Employer.
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Seed Technician
role at
Bayer .
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.
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, document 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.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or similar systems).
Valid Driver’s License; driving record must meet Bayer’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers guidelines. MVR will be reviewed as part of pre‑employment screening.
Must be able to lift, push, and pull 40–50 pounds regularly.
Ability to travel to assist with operations at Bayer field sites and seed centers, maximum of 6 weeks out of the year.
Availability to meet overtime demands, including occasional work on weekends and holidays.
Compensation & Benefits Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $25.68–$42.36. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation if relevant. Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.
Location United States: Indiana: Whitestown
Division Crop Science
Reference Code 859244
Contact Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com
Equal Opportunity 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 accommodations using the contact information provided. Bayer is an E‑Verify Employer.
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