Seed Technician

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role Seed Technician (West Fargo North Dakota) are:

• Operate equipment in the production sites and leveraging 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 Bayers 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.

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

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 companys 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced education including Technical Associates or bachelors degree;
• Intermediate computer skills with experience using SAP and PLC;
• Minimum three years manufacturing experience with experience in chemical or row crop manufacturing;
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with a 24/7 rotating shift schedule including overtime as needed.

Position is posted through August 17 2026.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $23.65-$29.74 per hour. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care vision dental retirement PTO sick leave etc.. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicants location market data/ranges an applicants skills and prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications and other relevant factors.