Seed Technician

Bayer CropScience Limited; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer Seed Technician in Grinnell, Iowa, handles equipment operation on the production floor, uses real-time data, and supports maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and a valid driver's license. You must be able to lift 60 lbs and work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic IT knowledge (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Valid driver's license; driving record must meet guidelines.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.
• Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in the production sites and use real time data to maximize procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshoot equipment, processes, and systems as needed.
• Support plant areas in adopting continuous improvement practices (5S, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Use SAP to document readings, maintenance orders and production information.
• Maintain key process documentation (operating, start-up, and shut-down procedures; standard work; PD diagrams).
• Adhere to Bayer’s HSE and QA/QC standards (safety and operating procedures).
• Participate in Daily Direction Setting meetings and allocate resources.
• Drive a company vehicle as part of job duties.

Skills

IT basics

Driving license

Lifting 60 lbs

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Seed Technician

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Technician (Grinnell, Iowa) are:

• Operate equipment in the production sites and leveraging 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;
• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 8,500 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage.

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.

Posting is available until 9/14/26.

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $25.69 - $32.28. 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.

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs.

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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Location: United States : Iowa : Grinnell

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 882583

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