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.
