Seed Technician

Bayer CropScience Limited; Williamsburg (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 Williamsburg, IA, operates production equipment, uses real-time data, and ensures safety and quality in production processes.

You will mentor seasonal staff, maintain equipment, and handle basic SAP procedures, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and documentation efforts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic IT skills including Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Valid Driver’s License. Driving record will be reviewed for pre-employment screening.
• Able to lift 40–50 pounds regularly and meet overtime demands.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and use real-time data to optimize procedures.
• Provide coaching and training to seasonal staff and peers.
• Support plant areas in continuous improvement programs (5S, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Maintain SAP documentation and ensure accurate readings and production records.
• Lead or participate in Daily Direction Setting meetings and allocate resources accordingly.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Valid driver’s license

Lifting 40–50 pounds

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Seed Technician

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Technician, are to:

Key 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, 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 5,000 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.

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. 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;
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull 40-50 pounds regularly;
• Must have availability to meet overtime demands, including occasional work on weekends and holidays.

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $25.69 to $32.28. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (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 10/19/26.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

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Contact Us

Email: [e-mail]

Location and Division

Location: United States : Iowa : Williamsburg

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 890259