Vegetable Seed Intern

Bayer•Woodland, CA

2d•$23 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

As a Vegetable Seed Intern, you support and learn the fundamentals of vegetable seed manufacturing while building strong relationships with regional and global stakeholders. In this role, you contribute to operational excellence by assisting with documentation, supporting manufacturing and field activities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement across reliability, quality, and cost. You are part of a diverse, inclusive, and innovative environment where your curiosity, initiative, and passion for agriculture help shape sustainable solutions for farmers and communities worldwide.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program
Valid driver’s license and personal transportation to and from the worksite, as most work locations are situated in areas with limited or no public transportation
Ability to build relationships and work effectively in a team-based environment
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all levels of the organization
Self-motivated with a strong results orientation and a high level of ownership
Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to organize thoughts, data, and activities effectively
Excellent computer skills related to data acquisition and record keeping
Demonstrated leadership potential, with the ability to take initiative and contribute to team success
Ability to learn quickly, willingness to ask questions, and adaptability to change

Responsibilities

Support and learn the fundamentals of vegetable seed manufacturing while building rapport with regional and global stakeholders.
Assist with documentation of operational processes within the Manufacturing Excellence function.
Work with onsite Manufacturing teams to execute key projects and deliverables in the processing of vegetable seeds.
Support field activities including timely stock seed (SS) shipment to growers and SS reconciliation, trial coordination, rouging, disease and weed scouting, pollination, harvesting, threshing, drying, and delivery from growers to the processing facility.
Complete data validation and SAP reports to support global and regional operations needs, including equipment run time, sustainability data, and plant scheduling needs.
Support Quality and HSE functions to drive key programs and targeted metrics.
Collaborate with cross-functional regional and global teams to identify opportunities for improvement and work with the team to implement solutions.
Cooperate with Crop Specialists, Field Quality, and Production Research personnel to identify, develop, and implement projects to improve reliability, quality, and/or cost.
Contribute to business initiatives, standardization, and optimization projects with global and regional teams.