Seed Technician

Seed Technician

Bayer Row Crops organization is expanding its production operations team in Kearney, NE.

• In spring and summer, you will support seed crop inspection and maintenance or seed inventory management at the plant, and maintain production equipment.
• Fall is a busy season with harvesting and seed packaging.
• In winter, you will clean and package seed, support maintenance, warehousing, and shipping seed to growers.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $25.69 to $32.28 with overtime as applicable, based on experience, education, and market pay. Our sites provide internal career growth opportunities within the seed technician role and cross‑functional positions.

Benefits include:

• Generous insurance from day one (medical, vision, dental, life options)
• 16 paid holidays
• 3 weeks paid time off
• 401(k) match and core contribution each year
• $2 per hour premium pay for 2nd and 3rd shift

In this position, you will work closely with team members to identify ways to improve processes and have your ideas heard.

Required qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• Basic user knowledge of standard computer programs (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, tablets/smart devices)
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift 60lbs
• Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed

• Operate equipment (forklifts, seed cleaning, harvesting, planting, etc.)
• Utilize systems to leverage real‑time data/technology for efficient operations and processes (work orders, maintenance, production information)
• Actively partner with key business stakeholders (growers, vendors) to execute plant/field operations
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections and troubleshoot problems with equipment, processes, and systems
• Adhere to Bayer’s Health, Safety & Environmental and quality assurance/quality control standards and drive sustainability efforts
• Engage in continuous improvement programs and identify opportunities to improve performance in accordance with production area, site, and Bayer goals

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans. Bayer is a E‑Verify Employer.

Location:

Kearney, Nebraska, United States.