Seed Technician – Waco, NE – 1036527 Bayer

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer seeks a Seed Technician for the Waco facility in Nebraska. The role focuses on operating production equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and driving continuous improvement with lean methods. You will support field activities and ensure adherence to safety and QA/QC standards.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED and basic IT skills; SAP/PLC experience is preferred. Eligible to drive, able to lift 60 lbs, and willing to work rotating shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) required.
• Valid driver's license; MVR review.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in production sites and use real-time data to optimize procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Troubleshoot equipment, processes, and systems as needed.
• Support 5S, Lean and Six Sigma for a clean, organized environment.
• Coach and train seasonal workforce and area trainees.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

IT basics (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

Valid driver's license

Lift up to 60 lbs

Day/night/shift flexibility

Education

Advanced technical degree / Associate's / Bachelor's

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 – Waco, NE?

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Technician (Waco, Nebraska) are:

• 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 August 17, 2026. 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.

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans?

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Contact Us

Email: [e-mail]?

Location: Waco

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 868711