Seed Technician

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Our Seed Technicians are primarily facility-based that assists the Commercial Seed Packaging Team in the production of pedigreed canola seed in a timely and efficient manner, while meeting all quality standards.

There are multiple permanent positions available, based out of either the Coaldale or Lethbridge, Alberta sites, both operating between 19-20hrs/day during peak season.

Each site focuses on different parts of the seed operation process:

• Lethbridge works on seed cleaning as their main function with additional responsibilities in parent seed treating and packagin
• Coaldale works on certified treating, packaging and warehousing as their main function.
• Where skillsets align, staff from both sites may flow to support certified seed field operations or facility maintenance programs during the summer

• Operate machinery / equipment to ensure that seed production processes occur safely, effectively, and with quality in alignment with general procedures of the site.
• Interact with receiving and shipping trucks which may include bulk seed, packaged goods or supplies
• Possess a safety focused mindset, be willing to identify safety concerns and actively seek to resolve them in a collaborative manner. Actively lead safety programs where needed.
• Operate a forklift, stacking bins of seed, move pallets on and off racking, using a forklift rotator where required, moving wide loads and tall loads safely. Regularly perform Forklift inspections
• Control plant operations by setting up equipment from control room
• Clean down equipment following appropriate safety and compliance standards.
• Collect and process QA samples.
• Ability to draw officially recognized samples (Seeds Act) and process them, or able to do so under supervision of an Approved Operator
• Operate equipment in 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 local team in all functions of seed production including processing, packaging, pollinations, and field notes.
• Support areas across sites in driving the adoption of continuous improvement practices and programs (5S, Lean, Six Sigma) conducive to an organized and clean work environment.
• Mentor new employees, perform basic maintenance of equipment, and handle basic activities in Bayer systems.
• Adhere to LOTO when service is needed for maintenance.
• 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 are handled within company standards and business requirements.
• Cultivate partnership with key business partners to plant / field operations
• Document work permits for contractors by administrative measures as JSA, Hot Work, and Permit to Work documents.
• Use SAP to support administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenance orders, 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 in and lead meetings as needed;…