Seed Technician

Seed Tech

Bayer Row Crops organization is expanding its production operations team in Constantine, MI.

 WHAT WE WILL EXPECT FROM YOU

As a Seed Technician, you will be involved in all facets of row crop seed production (corn, soy & cotton). Unlike a traditional manufacturing role, you will experience a variety of responsibilities throughout the growing season. You will be expected to work a rotating shift schedule, including some nights and weekends, as required.

• In spring and summer, you will be assigned to teams supporting a variety of responsibilities.  You could spend time inspecting and maintaining our seed crops or support seed inventory management at the plant. This is the season we have teams doing maintenance on our production equipment.
• Fall is a busy season with harvesting and seed packaging in full swing. 
• In the winter, you’ll be cleaning & packaging seed, supporting maintenance work, warehousing, and shipping seed to ensure our grower customers have the product they need for the coming planting season.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $25.68 - $32.16 per hour with overtime as applicable. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s experience, education, and market pay for a role in the region.  Our sites offer excellent internal career growth opportunities within the seed technician role and in cross-functional positions. 

We also offer a full benefits package including:

• Generous insurance FROM DAY ONE (including 3 medical insurance package options, vision, dental & life insurance).
• 16 paid holidays
• 3 weeks paid time off
• 401k match & additional core contribution each year

In this position, you will work closely with other team members to identify ways to improve our processes. This is an opportunity to work in an environment where your ideas are heard and you’re encouraged to grow personally and professionally.

WHO YOU ARE

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Basic user knowledge of standard computer programs (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, tablets/smart devices);
• Valid driver’s 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 – Motor Vehicle Record will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening);
• Ability to lift 60lbs (a bag of seed);
• Ability to work: days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.

MORE ABOUT YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate equipment (forklifts, seed cleaning, harvesting, planting, etc.);
• Utilize systems to leverage real-time data/technology to drive 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 by troubleshooting problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems as needed;
• Adhere to Bayer’s Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) standards and drive efforts toward sustainability;
• Engage in continuous improvement programs and identify opportunities to improve performance in accordance with production area, site, and Bayer goals;

WHO WE ARE

Bayer’s Crop Science division is the largest agriculture company in the world dedicated to the development, growth, and marketing of agriculture seed, chemistry, and technology. Our seed teams strive to develop hybrids that improve nutrition, boost crop yields, limit spoilage, optimize water & climate variables and reduce the need for chemicals and other inputs. We are committed to consistently introducing innovative products for our farmer customers. It's amazing to consider that improving human health, promoting environmental stewardship, and fostering greater economic growth for the agricultural community can all start with something as small as a seed.