Bayer · 1 day ago
Seed Technician - West Fargo, North Dakota
West Fargo, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.91/hr - $28.81/hr
3+ years expBayer is a company dedicated to solving the world’s toughest challenges with a vision of 'Health for all Hunger for none'. They are seeking a Seed Technician who will operate production equipment, perform maintenance, and support continuous improvement practices within the plant.
BiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Advanced education including Technical, Associate's, or bachelor's 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
Benefits
Health care
Vision
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Sick leave
Company
Bayer
Bayer is a life science company that specializes in the areas of health care and agriculture.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (62)
2024 (71)
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2022 (141)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.34BKey Investors
Bank of AmericaBill & Melinda Gates FoundationTemasek Holdings
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $331.5M
2024-12-06Post Ipo Debt· $5.29B
2022-11-08Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Nickl
Member of the Board of Management of Bayer AG and CFO
Abi Abitorabi
VP, CGT Platform Implementation Lead
Recent News
2026-01-08
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