Seed Technician

Bayer•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Seed Technician operates machinery and equipment for production, processing, packaging, or warehousing activities, ensuring work is completed safely, effectively, and with quality in accordance with area procedures. The role includes mentoring and training employees, performing basic equipment maintenance, and using Bayer systems such as SAP and electronic networks to support production processes. The position is based in Tucson, Arizona, and may involve travel to Bayer field sites and seed centers for up to six weeks per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic IT knowledge, including internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or familiarity with systems.
Valid driver's license; eligibility to drive a company car is subject to the company's driver risk-screening guidelines, including review of the motor vehicle record during pre-employment screening.
Ability to lift, push, and pull 40–50 pounds regularly.
Ability to travel to Bayer field sites and seed centers to assist operations, for up to six weeks per year.
Availability to meet overtime demands, including occasional work on weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Operate production-site equipment and use real-time data to maximize existing procedures.
Perform preventive maintenance and inspections, and troubleshoot equipment, process, and system issues as needed.
Support continuous improvement practices and programs, including 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma, to promote an organized and clean work environment.
Use Focused Improvement techniques, such as 5 Whys, to initiate process and standard-work improvements.
Coach and train seasonal employees, area trainees, and peers.
Ensure upstream activities, such as field inspections and grower contracts, meet company standards and business requirements.
Build partnerships with key business partners supporting plant and field operations, such as the grower network.
Use SAP for administrative procedures and to document key readings, maintenance orders, and production information.
Maintain process documentation, including operating, startup, and shutdown procedures; standard work; and process flow and instrumentation diagrams.
Follow Bayer Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control standards and procedures.
Comply with internal procedures and support compliance with legal requirements applicable to area activities.
Participate in and prepare to lead Daily Direction Setting meetings, articulating shift objectives and allocating resources across active production areas.
Support and maintain metrics and relevant information on Visual Management boards to promote teamwork and facilitate shift handovers.