Seed Technician (Matthews, MO.)

Bayer; Matthews (MO); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health care

Vision care

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Bayer is hiring a Seed Technician in Matthews, MO. The role involves operating production equipment, performing maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement across a 24/7 plant. Strong IT basics and SAP knowledge are preferred, with a valid driver’s license and ability to lift 60 lbs.

The position requires rotating shifts and overtime as needed, with posting through Aug 8, 2026. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are provided, including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic IT knowledge (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) required.
• Valid driver’s license; MVR review as part of pre-employment screening.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.
• Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Responsabilités

• Operate equipment in production sites and use real-time data to optimize procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshoot equipment, processes, and systems.
• Support plant areas in driving continuous improvement (5S, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Use SAP to support administrative procedures and document readings and production info.
• Maintain process documentation and ensure HSE/QA/QC compliance.
• Lead Daily Direction Setting meetings and allocate resources across production areas.

Connaissances

Driving

IT basics

Shift flexibility

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Advanced education (Technical, Associate’s, or bachelor’s)

Outils

SAP

PLC

Description du poste

Seed Technician (Matthews, MO.)

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.

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Technician (Matthews, MO.) are

• 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.

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.

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

Posting will be available until August 8, 2026

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $23.65-$29.74. 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.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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Location

United States : Missouri : Matthews

Division

Crop Science

Reference Code

878100

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