Vegetable Seeds Intern

Bayer•Payette, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will support and learn the fundamentals of vegetable seed manufacturing while building strong relationships with regional and global stakeholders. You will contribute to key operational, field, and process improvement activities that enable reliable, high‑quality seed production. The location for this role is Nampa, Idaho or Payette, Idaho.

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 no public transportation available
Ability to build relationships and work well in a team‑based environment
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Self‑motivated with a strong results orientation
Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to organize (thoughts, data, etc.)
Excellent computer skills related to data acquisition and record keeping
Demonstrated leadership ability
Ability to learn, willingness to ask questions, and adaptability to change

Responsibilities

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 grower to 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 teams 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
Work with global and regional teams on business initiatives, standardization, optimization projects, and related activities