Seed Technician: Continuous Improvement & Field Ops

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

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.