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Seed Technician - Remington, Indiana
Entry LevelOn-site
Location
Remington, IN
Salary
$53k–$67k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
2 weeks ago
Skills
it knowledgeexcelpowerpointwordsappreventive maintenanceequipment troubleshooting5sleansix sigmafocused improvement5whyshealth safety environment (hse) standardsquality assurance quality control (qa/qc) standards
Job Description
Summary: Bayer is a company dedicated to solving the world’s toughest challenges and is seeking a Seed Technician. The role involves operating production equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement practices within the plant.
Responsibilities:
- Operate equipment in the production sites and leverage real time data to maximize existing procedures
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshooting problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems as needed
- Support 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
- Utilize Focused Improvement (e.g., 5WHYs) 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 (e.g., field inspection, grower contract) are handled within company standards and business requirements. Cultivate partnership with key business partners to plant / field operations (e.g., grower network;)
- Use SAP to support administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenance orders and 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 and prepare to lead Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings as needed; articulating shift objectives and allocating resources accordingly across all active production areas
- Support and maintain metrics and relevant information on current Visual Management boards to drive teamwork and facilitate shift change over
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facilities with systems)
- Valid 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
- Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed)
- Ability to workdays, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require
Required Skills: IT knowledge, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SAP, Preventive maintenance, Equipment troubleshooting, 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, Focused Improvement, 5WHYs, Health Safety Environment (HSE) standards, Quality Assurance Quality Control (QA/QC) standards
Benefits: Health care, Vision, Dental, Retirement, PTO, Sick leave
Benefits
Health care
Vision
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Sick leave