Seed Technician (Matthews, MO.) (Matthews, Missouri, US)

Biopharma Careers; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Seed Technician at the Matthews facility to operate equipment, analyze real-time data and support continuous improvement, including safety and QA/QC adherence.

The role requires basic IT skills, ability to lift 60 lbs, and willingness to work day/night rotating shifts. SAP usage and plant collaboration are essential, with comprehensive benefits and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic IT skills including Windows applications.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lb and perform rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and use real-time data to optimize procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment and systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Provide coaching to seasonal workforce and trainees.
• Use SAP to document readings, maintenance orders, and production info.
• Maintain procedures, diagrams, and standard work documents.

Skills

Basic IT knowledge

IT literacy

Ability to lift 60 lbs

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 (Matthews, MO.)

YOUR TASKS AND 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.

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 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

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

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Location: United States : Missouri : Matthews

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 878100

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