\r\nAt 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. \r\n \r\nSeed Technician \r\n \r\nYOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES \r\n \r\nThe primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Technician (West Fargo, North Dakota) are: \r\n \r\n \tOperate equipment in the production sites and leveraging real time data to maximize existing procedures; \tPerform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshooting problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems as needed; \tSupport areas across the plant in driving the adoption of continuous improvement practices and programs (5S, Lean, Six Sigma) conducive to an organized and clean work environment; \tUtilize Focused Improvement (e.g., 5WHYs) techniques to initiate process and standard work improvements; \tProvide coaching and training to seasonal workforce, area trainees and peers supporting achievement and personal development; \tEnsure upstream activities (e.g., field inspection, grower contract) are handled within company standards and business requirements; \tCultivate partnership with key business partners to plant / field operations (e.g., grower network;) \tUse SAP to support administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenance orders and production information; \tMaintain key process documentation (operating, start-up, and shut-down procedures; standard work; process flow and instrumentation diagrams; etc.) \tDemonstrate 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;) \tComply with internal procedures and support compliance with legal requirements applicable to area activities; \tParticipate and prepare to lead Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings as needed; articulating shift objectives and allocating resources accordingly across all active production areas; \tSupport and maintain metrics and relevant information on current Visual Management boards to drive teamwork and facilitate shift change over. \r\n \r\n \r\nYour success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: \r\n \r\n \r\nRequired Qualifications: \r\n \r\n \tHigh School Diploma or GED; \tBasic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facilities with systems;) \tValid Drivers’ 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 – MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening; \tAbility to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed;) \tAbility to workdays, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require. \r\n \r\n \r\nPreferred Qualifications: \r\n \r\n \tAdvanced education including Technical, Associate’s, or bachelor’s degree; \tIntermediate computer skills with experience using of SAP and PLC; \tMinimum three years manufacturing experience, with experience in chemical or row crop manufacturing; \tPrevious experience working in a manufacturing environment with a 24/7 rotating shift schedule, including overtime as needed. \t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tYOUR APPLICATION \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t \r\n \t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\tBayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. \t\t\tTo all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. \t\t\t \t\t\tBayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans \t\t\t \t\t\tBayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. \r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\tIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tBayer is an E-Verify Employer. \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tLocation: \t\t\tWest Fargo \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tDivision: \t\t\tCrop Science \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tReference Code: \t\t\t829254 \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t \r\n \t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tContact Us \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tEmail: \t\t\throp_usa@bayer.com \t\t \t
