Seed Technician

Bayer; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement plan

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

The Seed Technician role at Bayer's Crop Science division in Tucson, AZ, focuses on operating production equipment, maintaining quality, and guiding new team members. You will use SAP for documentation and support, ensure safety, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives on the plant floor.

You will mentor seasonal staff, collaborate with growers and field operations, and adapt to shifting production priorities while meeting uptime and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic IT knowledge including Internet, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Willingness to travel to Bayer field sites up to 6 weeks/year.
• Overtime availability including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and use real‑time data to optimize procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Provide coaching and training to seasonal staff and trainees.
• Coordinate with growers and field partners to meet requirements.
• Document readings, maintenance orders, and production information in SAP.

Skills

IT basics

Driver's license

Lifting 40-50 lbs

Travel readiness

Overtime availability

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 Tech

The Seed Technician will be responsible for operating machinery/equipment for the Production/Processing/Packaging/or Warehousing process, ensuring that the production process happens safely, effectively and with quality in alignment with general procedures of the area. The Seed Technician will be expected to mentor new employees, perform basic maintenance of equipment, and handle basic activities in Bayer systems (SAP and electronic networks), commonly used in production processes.

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• 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, document 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 You 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 Driver's 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
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull 40-50 pounds regularly
• Ability to travel to assist with operations at Bayer field sites and seed centers, maximum of 6 weeks out of the year
• Availability to meet overtime demands, including occasional work on weekends and holidays

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $24.89 - $40.57. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 11/11/26.

YOUR APPLICATION

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

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Location:

United States : Arizona : Tucson

Division:

Crop Science

Reference Code:

895167

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