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Seed Quality Technician l

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Quality Technician I, are to:

• Maintain a clean, healthy and safe working environment in compliance with Bayer Environmental Safety and Health guidelines, housekeeping practices, trainings and task appropriate PPE;
• Basic proficiency in QC tests in accordance with established AOSA/ISTA/Bayer rules, procedures and/or work instructions;
• Report results in SAP;
• Accredited AASCO sampler;
• Basic proficiency at probing, mixing, and dividing in order to create Master or working samples;
• Prepare sample shipments (domestic) to quality labs;
• Manage physical retention samples, including locating retention samples in the carousel or designated shelves, and purge outdated samples;
• Maintain sample locations in SAP;
• Act as a quality representative within supply chain processes as needed;
• Support the training and competency of new full-time and contractor technicians;
• Cross-train with other functions on processes where we may need to offer support during high volume or critical periods.

Qualification & Competencies:

• High school diploma / GED;
• Ability to gain required plant certifications to operate forklift;
• Ability to work according to the defined QMS documents with close supervision;
• Ability to communicate in English (verbal and written) issues and status of tasks in a timely manner;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment;
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook required;
• Experience with MS PowerPoint preferred;
• Strong organization, detail oriented, flexible, highly dependable, with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast paced, deadline driven environment;
• Ability to subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure (including whole numbers, common fractions and decimals);
• Flexibility to work in sub-departments;
• Potential to work in a dusty environment as needed;
• Lift up to 60 pounds;
• Performs repetitive tasks throughout the day;
• Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately $17.28 to $28.08. 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.