Seed Technician

Iowa Ag; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision and dental coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bayer is hiring a Seed Technician to operate production equipment at the Grinnell site. You will use real-time data and SAP to document readings, maintenance orders and production information while ensuring health, safety and quality standards.

The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and training seasonal staff, with shift flexibility and the possibility of overtime to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic IT knowledge (internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s license; MVR screening may be part of pre-employment.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.
• Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in production sites and use real-time data to optimize procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshoot equipment, processes and systems.
• Support plant areas with continuous improvement programs (5S, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Provide coaching and training to seasonal workforce and trainees.
• Utilize SAP to document readings, maintenance orders and production information.

Skills

Basic IT knowledge

Lift 60 lbs

Shift flexibility

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Seed Technician

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

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

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location: Grinnell

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 882583

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