Seed Technician

Bayer•Illiopolis, IL

1d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

At Bayer, we are visionaries driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is a reality. We are looking for individuals with energy, curiosity, and dedication to join our community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference. This role is an opportunity to build a varied and meaningful career.

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.

Responsibilities

Operate machinery and equipment for the production process.
Manage the production grower network where applicable.
Ensure production processes are safe, effective, and of high quality, aligning with general area procedures.
Mentor and train new employees.
Perform basic maintenance of equipment.
Handle basic activities in Bayer systems (SAP and electronic networks).
Demonstrate Visionary Architect, Catalyst, Coach (VACC) behaviors to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of products.
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.