Seed Technician

Bayer CropScience Limited; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 32,580 - 40,969; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer CropScience Limited is seeking a Seed Technician in Lubbock, TX to operate production machinery and manage workflows. This role requires mentoring new employees and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma or GED, basic IT knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs. Compensation includes a salary range of $23.65 to $29.74 per hour, with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of IT systems including Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Valid Driver's License with a driving record meeting company guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery/equipment for production processes.
• Mentor and train new employees.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.

Skills

Basic knowledge of IT

Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.

Bilingual – Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree with an Agriculture focus

Job description

Seed Technician

Location: Lubbock, TX. Division: Crop Science. Reference Code: 874240.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Operating machinery / equipment for production processes and, where applicable, managing our production grower network;
• Ensuring that production processes happen safely, effectively, and with quality in alignment with general procedures of the area;
• Mentoring / training new employees, performing basic maintenance of equipment, and handling basic activities in Bayer systems (SAP and electronic networks);
• Demonstrating Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach (VACC) behaviors to ensure accuracy, quality and timely delivery of products;
• Operating equipment and executing tasks to enable seed production processes;
• Leading and engaging in Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings; articulating shift objectives and allocating resources across all active production areas;
• Collaborating and teamwork in coaching / training seasonal workforce, area trainees, and peers; contributing to overall team success and the personal development of teammates;
• Performing preventive maintenance and inspections;
• Troubleshooting problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems;
• Applying operational excellence practices to operations (5S, Lean, Six Sigma, 5WHYs);
• Performing Site Responsible Researcher (SRR) duties ensuring adherence to stewardship processes and protocols that are completed accurately and timely (field monitoring, grower communication and accurate documentation);
• Ensuring upstream activities (e.g., field inspection, grower contract) are handled within company standards and business requirements;
• Collaborating with key partners to deliver the business across plant and field operations;
• Complying with internal procedures and supporting legal compliance related to area activities;
• Demonstrating knowledge of and adherence to Bayer’s Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards;
• Supporting administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenance orders and production information;
• Delivering other responsibilities as the business needs;
• Driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned) as per company policy, which may include driving greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle, or frequently driving a pooled car as part of duties.

Who You Are

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facility systems);
• Valid Driver's License with a driving record meeting company guidelines (MVR will be reviewed pre‑employment);
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.;
• Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with an Agriculture focus;
• Bilingual – Spanish.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $23.65 to $29.74 per hour. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Disabled and Veterans. Bayer is a E‑Verify Employer.