Seed Technician

Bayer•Illiopolis, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Seed Production Technician is responsible for operating machinery and equipment for production process and, where applicable, manages our production grower network. They are also responsible for ensuring that production processes happen safely, effectively, and with quality in alignment with general procedures of the area. They are expected to mentor and train new employees, perform basic maintenance of equipment, and handle basic activities in Bayer systems (SAP and electronic networks).

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License
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

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

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/training seasonal workforce, area trainees, and peers; contribute to overall team success and the personal development of teammates.
Perform preventative maintenance and inspections.
Troubleshoot problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems.
Apply operational excellence practices to operations (5S, Lean, Six Sigma, 5WHYs).
Perform Site Responsible Researcher (SRR) duties ensuring adherence to stewardship processes and protocols that are completed accurately and timely. This includes field monitoring, grower communication and accurate documentation.
Ensure upstream activities (e.g., field inspection, grower contract) 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, documenting key readings, maintenance orders, and production information.