Crew Member

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.

Crew Member 

Crew Members are key members of our team and work to ensure the highest quality products at the front end of operations. They work across all areas of our Seed Production, Processing, Packaging, and Inventory activities. They work closely with and support multiple functions within the site and are a key element in delivering the pipeline on time and in full. 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:   

• Performs with moderate supervision in all functions of the site, in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) which include seed production, processing, packaging, and inventory activities; 

•  This includes activities such as field preparation, planting, pollinating, hand-harvesting, machine harvesting, operation of seed processing equipment, crop protection, flex filling, jarring, seed counting, order fulfilment, in season data collection, seed treating, irrigation, leading crews, bus driver, janitorial work, tractor operation, etc; 

• Follow daily direction and work priorities from site technicians and leadership; 

• Does high-quality work with minimal errors or re-work, safely; 

• Recognizes areas for improving safety in processes or functions; 

• Demonstrate teamwork by completing quality tasks through daily communication and coordination with other crew members and site leadership;  

• Promotes teamwork by assisting in training new Crew Members in their job tasks and responsibilities; 

•  Actively participates in Bayer’s safety program by adhering to all safety policies and training; 

• Report issues that may affect quality of products to supervisors; 

• Identifies, report and addresses problems that arise in that workflow and recognize areas for improvement of that workflow; 

• Collects and enters data using current technologies; 

• Understands data and identifies, reports and addresses data issues/discrepancies; 

• Operate equipment, which may include but is not limited to tractors, harvesters, shellers, sprayers, Counters, flex fillers, sewing machines, and irrigation equipment as applicable; 

• Assist in other projects and duties as required or assigned; 

• Facilitation of training for seasonal migrant work crews; 

• Responsible for pedigree system access and data input. 

WHO YOU ARE 

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: 

Required Qualifications: 

• Ability to understand and communicate effectively, both verbally and written; 

• Ability to learn applicable technology, to include (but not limited to) handheld devices and desktop computers; 

• Ability to function both individually and as a member of a team; 

• Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) with ability to meet overtime demands including occasional shift work, weekends, and holidays; 

• Willing and able to work in a variety of areas including the seed processing facility, fields, and/or warehouse environment; 

•  Frequent walking and standing is required on flat and uneven surfaces,this can include frequent work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet and dry conditions; 

• Ability to climb ladders and occasionally perform elevated work; 

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull 40 - 50 pounds regularly. Must have availability to meet overtime demands, including occasional work on weekends and holidays. 

Preferred: 

• One (1) year of related experience.  

We are currently offering a $2,500.00 sign-on bonus to any new Crew Member for the Williamsburg, Iowa location. 

This posting will be available for application until at least September 17, 2024.