Seed Technician
About The Position
Bayer’s Row Crops organization is expanding its production operations team in Lubbock, Texas. The Seed Technician participates in all facets of row crop seed production, including corn, soy, and cotton, with varied responsibilities throughout the growing season. The position works a rotating shift schedule that may include nights and weekends as business needs require. Seasonal work includes inspecting and maintaining seed crops, managing seed inventory, and maintaining production equipment in spring and summer; harvesting and packaging seed in fall; and cleaning and packaging seed, supporting maintenance, warehousing, and shipping seed in winter. The technician collaborates with team members and business stakeholders, uses operational systems and technology, performs equipment maintenance and inspections, follows safety and quality standards, and contributes to continuous improvement and sustainability efforts. The role pays $23.65–$29.74 per hour, with overtime as applicable. Starting pay depends on experience, education, and regional market rates. A $2-per-hour premium applies to second- and third-shift work. Bayer describes internal career growth opportunities in the Seed Technician role and cross-functional positions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent GED.
- Basic user knowledge of standard computer programs, including Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and tablets or smart devices.
- Valid driver’s license; eligibility to drive a company car is subject to company risk-screening guidelines and review of the Motor Vehicle Record during pre-employment screening.
- Ability to lift 60 pounds, such as a bag of seed.
- Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.
Responsibilities
- Operate equipment such as forklifts and seed cleaning, harvesting, and planting equipment.
- Use systems and real-time data or technology to support efficient operations and processes, including work orders, maintenance, and production information.
- Partner with growers, vendors, and other business stakeholders to execute plant and field operations.
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections, troubleshooting equipment, process, and system problems as needed.
- Follow Bayer Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) standards, and support sustainability efforts.
- Participate in continuous improvement programs and identify opportunities to improve performance in line with production area, site, and Bayer goals.
- Inspect and maintain seed crops and support seed inventory management and production equipment maintenance during spring and summer.
- Support harvesting and seed packaging during fall.
- Clean and package seed; support maintenance, warehousing, and shipping during winter.
Benefits
- Generous insurance coverage from day one, including three medical insurance package options, vision, dental, and life insurance.
- 16 paid holidays.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- 401(k) match and an additional core contribution each year.
- $2-per-hour premium pay for second- and third-shift work.
- Potential bonus or commission, if relevant.
- Internal career growth opportunities within the Seed Technician role and in cross-functional positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
