Field Seed Technician - Grinnell, IA

Field Seed Technician – Grinnell, IA

Focuses on field production related activities across the full seasonal production cycle, including grower contracting, field selection, field vendor management, planting, crop development, harvest, and maintaining production field equipment. Coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs with the technical team. Documents and communicates work results during seasonal deliverables.

• Operate equipment in the production sites and leverage real time data to maximize existing procedures;
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshoot problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems as needed;
• Support areas across the field 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., 5
  
  WHYs) 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 and Digital Field Systems 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.

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• 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 work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.

• Advanced education including Technical, Associate’s, or bachelor’s degree;
• Intermediate computer skills with experience using 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.

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $25.68–$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.

Posting will be available until July 6, 2026.

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

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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