Seed Technician - Waco, NE

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Technician (Waco, Nebraska) 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 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.

Who We Are:

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 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.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced education including Technical, Associate’s, or bachelor’s degree;
• Intermediate computer skills with experience using of 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.

Posting will be available until August 17, 2026.

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $25.69-$32.28. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).  Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.