Seed Tech

Bayer•Centralia, IL

5d•$26 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Seed Production Technician is responsible for operating machinery and equipment for production processes and, where applicable, managing the production grower network. The role ensures production processes are completed safely, effectively, and with quality, in alignment with area procedures. The incumbent is expected to mentor and train new employees, perform basic equipment maintenance, and complete basic activities in Bayer systems, including SAP and electronic networks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic knowledge of IT, including the internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facility systems (i.e. SAP).
Valid driver’s license. To be eligible to drive a company car, the driving record must meet the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers guidelines; an 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 as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

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 and training seasonal workforce, area trainees, and peers; contribute to overall team success and the personal development of teammates.
Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
Troubleshoot problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems.
Apply operational excellence practices to operations, including 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, and 5 WHYs.
Perform Site Responsible Researcher (SRR) duties, ensuring adherence to stewardship processes and protocols completed accurately and timely. This includes field monitoring, grower communication, and accurate documentation.
Ensure upstream activities, such as field inspection and grower contracts, 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, Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards.
Support administrative procedures by documenting key readings, maintenance orders, and production information.
Deliver other responsibilities as business needs require.