Seed Technician

Company: Bayer R&D Services LLC
Location: Whitestown
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

-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. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice. -Seed Technician - -We are currently offering a $2500 sign-on bonus for new Seed Technician hiresthat have accepted an offer to join Bayer by -June 30, 2023. -YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES -As a Seed Technician at our Whitestown, IN location, you will be responsible for operating machinery for the Production Warehousing process; ensuring that the production process happens safely, effectively, and with quality in alignment with general procedures of the area. You will be expected to mentor new employees, perform basic maintenance of equipment and handle basic activities in Bayer systems that are commonly used in production processes. -The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Technician, are to: -

• Operate equipment in the production sites and leveraging real time data to maximize existing procedures. Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshooting 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; articulating shift objectives and allocating resources accordingly across all active production areas. -WHO YOU ARE -Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. - More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: -REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: -
  • High School Diploma or equivalent;
  • Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facilities with systems);
  • 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;
  • 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. -PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -
    • Associates or Bachelors degree. - -#LI-AMSUS - -YOUR APPLICATION - - -Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. 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. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. -
      To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
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      Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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      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. - - - - - -IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL US CANDIDATES: -Bayer expects its colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Bayer defines fully vaccinated in alignment with CDC which is two weeks after completing the two-dose vaccine regimen or two weeks after completing the one-dose regimen. Additionally, Bayer colleagues are also required to comply with state, local and customer requirements. - - - -Location:United States : Indiana : Whitestown - - - -Division:Crop Science - - -Reference Code:789865 - - - - -Contact Us - -Email:hrop_usa@bayer.com -

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