Seed Technician (Matthews, MO.)

Bayer•Matthews, MO

4d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Seed Technician operates production-site equipment and uses real-time data to maximize established procedures. The role supports safe, quality-focused seed production through equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, continuous improvement, workforce coaching, and coordination with plant and field partners. It also involves administrative and documentation work in SAP, maintaining process documents, supporting compliance, and contributing to shift planning and communication through Daily Direction Setting meetings and Visual Management boards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic IT knowledge, including Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, or familiarity with systems.
Valid driver's license; eligibility to drive a company car is subject to company driving-record guidelines and pre-employment MVR review.
Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds.
Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Advanced education, including a technical, associate, or bachelor's degree.
Intermediate computer skills, with experience using SAP and PLC.
At least three years of manufacturing experience, preferably in chemical or row-crop manufacturing.
Previous manufacturing experience with a 24/7 rotating shift schedule, including overtime as needed.

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 problems as needed.
Support adoption of continuous improvement practices and programs, including 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma, to maintain an organized and clean work environment.
Use Focused Improvement techniques, such as 5WHYs, to initiate process and standard-work improvements.
Coach and train seasonal workforce members, area trainees, and peers.
Ensure upstream activities, such as field inspections and grower contracts, meet company standards and business requirements.
Partner with key business partners in plant and field operations, including the grower network.
Use SAP for administrative procedures and to document key readings, maintenance orders, and production information.
Maintain process documentation, including operating, start-up, and shut-down procedures; standard work; process flow diagrams; and instrumentation diagrams.
Follow Bayer Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards, including shop-floor and machine safety 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 as needed, communicating shift objectives and allocating resources across active production areas.
Support and maintain metrics and relevant information on Visual Management boards to promote teamwork and effective shift handovers.