Seed Plant Technician: 24/7 Ops & Process Improvement

Bayer AG; Matthews (MO); On-site; USD 32,580 - 40,969; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Job summary

Bayer seeks a Seed Technician for Matthews, MO. The role focuses on operating production equipment, leveraging real-time data, and performing preventive maintenance. You’ll support continuous improvement and coach seasonal staff while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Preferred candidates have technical or higher education, SAP/PLC experience, and at least three years in manufacturing. A valid driver’s license and the ability to lift 60 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED and valid driver’s license.
• Basic IT skills (Internet, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work various shifts including overtime.
• Preferred: SAP and PLC experience; 3+ years manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in production sites and use real time data to optimize procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Support plant areas in continuous improvement (5S, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Apply 5WHYs to initiate process improvements and standard work.
• Coach seasonal workforce, trainees and peers; support shift objectives.
• Coordinate with growers and plant Field operations to meet requirements.
• Use SAP to document readings, maintenance orders, and production info.
• Maintain operating, startup, shutdown procedures and process diagrams.

Skills

Basic IT knowledge

Valid Driver's License

Ability to lift 60 lbs

Ability to work days/nights/rotating/o

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Advanced education (Technical, Associate’s, or bachelor’s)

Tools

SAP

PLC

Job description

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At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Technician (Matthews, MO.) are

• Operate equipment in the production sites and leverage real time data to maximize existing procedures;
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshooting problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems as needed;
• Support areas across the plant in driving the adoption of continuous improvement practices and programs (5S, Lean, Six Sigma) conducive to an organized and clean work environment;
• Utilize Focused Improvement (e.g., 5WHYs) techniques to initiate process and standard work improvements;
• Provide coaching and training to seasonal workforce, area trainees and peers supporting achievement and personal development;
• Ensure upstream activities (e.g., field inspection, grower contract) are handled within company standards and business requirements;
• Cultivate partnership with key business partners to plant / field operations (e.g., grower network;)
• Use SAP to support administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenance orders and production information;
• Maintain key process documentation (operating, start-up, and shut-down procedures; standard work; process flow and instrumentation diagrams; etc.)
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to Bayer’s Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards (e.g., general shop floor/machine safety and operating procedures;)
• Comply with internal procedures and support compliance with legal requirements applicable to area activities;
• Participate and prepare to lead Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings as needed; articulating shift objectives and allocating resources accordingly across all active production areas;
• Support and maintain metrics and relevant information on current Visual Management boards to drive teamwork and facilitate shift change over.

Who We Are:

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facilities with systems;)
• Valid Drivers’ License. To be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers – MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening;
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed;)
• Ability to workdays, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced education including Technical, Associate’s, or bachelor’s degree;
• Intermediate computer skills with experience using of SAP and PLC;
• Minimum three years manufacturing experience, with experience in chemical or row crop manufacturing;
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with a 24/7 rotating shift schedule, including overtime as needed.

Posting will be available until August 8, 2026

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $23.65-$29.74 Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
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