Seed Technician

Bayer AG; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement plan

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer AG in Yuma, AZ, is seeking personnel to operate production equipment, perform maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires lifting up to 60 pounds, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work rotating shifts. SAP will be used for admin tasks and documentation.

The incumbent will coordinate seed inventory from planting to harvest, train seasonal staff, and ensure compliance with HSE and QA/QC standards. Posting ends 10/26/26.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic IT knowledge (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Valid Driver's License with MVR screening.
• Able to lift 60 pounds regularly.
• Willingness to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in research sites and use real-time data to optimize procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment, processes, and systems.
• Support plant areas in adopting continuous improvement practices (5S, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Manage seed inventory from planting through harvest.
• Lead focused improvement techniques (e.g., 5WHYs) for process and standard work improvements.
• Provide coaching and training to seasonal workforce and trainees.
• Coordinate upstream activities (field inspection, grower contracts) per company standards.
• Use SAP to support administrative tasks, document readings, maintenance orders and production data.
• Maintain key process documentation (start-up/shut-down procedures, standard work, process diagrams).
• Adhere to Bayer Health, Safety, Environment and QA/QC standards.

Skills

IT literacy

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate equipment in the research 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;
• Management and coordination of seed inventory for entire process from beginning to end (planting through harvest);
• 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.

WHO WE 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 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;
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull 60 pounds regularly;
• Ability to workdays, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.

Posting is available until 10/26/26.

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $27.03 - $33.85. 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.

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