Seed Technician – 1042987 Bayer

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Nebraska; 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 seeks an incumbent for Seed Technician responsibilities in Waco, TX to operate production equipment, monitor real-time data, and support continuous improvement across the plant. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation, SAP usage, and adherence to HSE/QA/QC standards.

You'll coach seasonal staff and coordinate with growers and field operations. Posting notes indicate hourly pay between $25.69-$32.28 with potential bonuses; benefits include health

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic IT skills (Internet, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; MVR may be reviewed.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs; withstand shift work including nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and use real-time data to optimize procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Troubleshoot equipment, processes, and systems as needed.
• Support continuous improvement (5S, Lean, Six Sigma) across plant areas.
• Use 5Whys and related methods to drive process improvements.
• Coach seasonal workers and trainees; support development.
• Ensure upstream activities meet company standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with growers and field operations; maintain partnerships.

Skills

IT basics

Driver's license

Physical ability

Shift work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

PLC

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 Technician

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate equipment in the production 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;
• 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.

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;
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed;)
• Ability to workdays, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced education including Technical, Associate?s, or bachelor?s degree;
• Intermediate computer skills with experience using of SAP and PLC;
• Minimum three years manufacturing experience, with experience in chemical or row crop manufacturing;
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with a 24/7 rotating shift schedule, including overtime as needed.

Posting will be available until 9/29/26. Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $25.69-$32.28. 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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Location

Waco???

Division

Crop Science??

Reference Code

885703? ? ?

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