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Row Crop Prod Trainee

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.

The Row Crop Production Trainee would participate in a training program to gain hands-on experience in the entire agricultural system, from production to business management, preparing for a future technical or leadership position. Trainees learn to use advanced technology, improve efficiency, and develop an outcome focused mindset.

Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Foundational learning:
  Work across various departments, which may include crop production, equipment operation and maintenance, safety, quality, and supply chain logistics to build a foundational knowledge of the row crop business.
• Operational monitoring:
  Help coordinate daily tasks, such as creating work plans, monitoring production schedules, and ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed.
• Supports squads to enable the production of the highest quality product in accordance with all forecasted demand needs.
• Equipment and technology:
  Learn to operate, maintain, and repair modern agricultural and manufacturing equipment, production tools, and data management software.
• System optimization:
  Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency, working toward the company's overall performance goals while keeping an agile mindset.
• Data analysis:
  Assist in collecting production data to maintain accurate service logs and environmental data.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business, Operations Management, or High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 year of applicable experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to work during days, weekends and overtime as business needs require.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed);
• 25% travel expected during peak season.

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Organizational and project management abilities.
• Team mindset with effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic and varied operational environment.
• Self-motivated and takes initiative to meet goals with minimal supervision.

This posting will expire on August 28, 2026. Employees can expect to be paid a salary of $51,120. per year. 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.