Packaging Technician – Lead Operator, Chemical Packaging

Bayer CropScience Limited; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary $30.42/hour

3 weeks paid vacation

16 paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx

10 weeks Paid Parental Leave

401(k) company match

Educational assistance up to $7,500/yr

Other perks and discounts

Job summary

Bayer Crop Science in Muscatine, Iowa is seeking a Packaging Technician to operate and maintain packaging equipment, monitor processes, and troubleshoot issues on shift. You will lead contractor staff on shift and ensure safe, compliant operations while documenting all actions for handovers.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and participation in safety, quality, and environmental checks. A strong team player with good communication is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with reading comprehension, writing and math.
• Basic knowledge of information technology systems and applications.
• Ability to work rotating shift and in a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair packaging equipment and troubleshoot related problems.
• Provide leadership and direction to contractor employees on shift.
• Perform mechanical and preventive maintenance on packaging equipment.
• Document actions and adjustments for shift handover and reports.
• Ensure safety, quality, environmental, and inventory reports are completed.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

DeltaV control systems

Forklift operation

Job description

Bayer Crop Science in Muscatine, Iowa is seeking a Packaging Technician to operate and maintain packaging equipment, monitor processes, and troubleshoot issues on shift. You will lead contractor staff on shift and ensure safe, compliant operations while documenting all actions for handovers.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and participation in safety, quality, and environmental checks. A strong team player with good communication is required.