Seed Technician I

Bayer•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bayer, we are visionaries driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges, striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is a real possibility. We achieve this with energy, curiosity, and dedication, continuously learning from diverse perspectives, expanding our thinking, and redefining 'impossible'. The Seed Technician will be responsible for operating machinery and equipment for the Production, Processing, Packaging, or Warehousing process. This role ensures that the production process operates safely, effectively, and with quality, in alignment with general area procedures. The Seed Technician is also expected to mentor new employees, perform basic equipment maintenance, and handle fundamental activities within Bayer systems like SAP and electronic networks, commonly used in production processes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facilities with systems)
Valid Driver's License. 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

Responsibilities

Operate equipment in the production sites and leverage 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, 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; articulating shift objectives and allocating 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.