Seed Technician

Bayer AG; Illiopolis (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bayer Crop Science in Illiopolis, Illinois is hiring a Seed Production Technician to operate machinery, supervise shift objectives, and mentor seasonal staff. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork within a production environment.

Applicants should be prepared for day and night shifts, carry a valid driver’s license, and lift heavy objects as required. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift at least 60 lbs., and work rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to enable seed production processes.
• Lead DDS meetings and allocate resources across production areas.
• Mentor and train seasonal workers and peers.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Troubleshoot equipment, processes, and systems.
• Document readings and production information.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and QA/QC standards.

Skills

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Operational excellence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

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What You Will Do

The Seed Production Technician is responsible for operating machinery and equipment for production process and, where applicable, manages our production grower network. They are also responsible for ensuring that production processes happen safely, effectively, and with quality in alignment with general procedures of the area. They are expected to mentor and train new employees, perform basic maintenance of equipment, and handle basic activities in Bayer systems (SAP and electronic networks).

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate Visionary Architect, Catalyst, Coach (VACC) behaviors to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of products.
• Operate equipment and execute tasks to enable seed production processes.
• Lead and engage in Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings; articulate shift objectives and allocate resources across all active production areas.
• Demonstrate collaboration and teamwork in coaching/training seasonal workforce, area trainees, and peers; contribute to overall team success and the personal development of teammates.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems.
• Apply operational excellence practices to operations (5S, Lean, Six Sigma, 5WHYs).
• Perform Site Responsible Researcher (SRR)duties ensuring adherence to stewardship processes and protocols that are completed accurately and timely. This includes field monitoring, grower communication and accurate documentation.
• Ensure upstream activities (e.g., field inspection, grower contract) are handled within company standards and business requirements.
• Collaborate with key partners to deliver the business across plant and field operations.
• Comply with internal procedures and support legal compliance related to area activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to Bayer's Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards.
• Support administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenance orders, and production information.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Valid Drivers License. In order 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 work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends and overtime asbusiness needs require.

This posting will expire on October 27th, 2026.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $ 25.69– $ 32.28 per hour. 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 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.

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Division:

Crop Science Reference Code 891955

Functional Area: Production&Manufacturing Location: United States : Illinois : Illiopolis

Employment Type: Regular Position Grade: STEP

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