Seed Technician (Coaldale, AB)
at Bayer
Lethbridge, AB, Canada -
| Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate | 10 Apr, 2025 | Not Specified | 21 Jan, 2025 | N/A | Spotfire,Sap,Respirator Fit Testing,Microsoft,Seed Production,Processing,Transportation,Cfia,Sap Inventory Management | No | No |
Required Visa Status:
| Citizen | GC |
| US Citizen | Student Visa |
| H1B | CPT |
| OPT | H4 Spouse of H1B |
| GC Green Card |
Employment Type:
| Full Time | Part Time |
| Permanent | Independent - 1099 |
| Contract – W2 | C2H Independent |
| C2H W2 | Contract – Corp 2 Corp |
| Contract to Hire – Corp 2 Corp |
Description:
Responsibilities:
- Operate machinery / equipment to ensure that seed production processes occur safely, effectively, and with quality in alignment with general procedures of the site
- Interact with receiving and shipping trucks; instruct truck drivers for movement through the drive shed and plant
- Lead safety programs
- Using a forklift, stack bins of seed, move pallets on and off racking, using a forklift rotator where required, moving wide loads and tall loads safely. Regularly perform Forklift inspections
- Control plant operations by setting up equipment from control room computer in addition to local controllers aside
- Clean down equipment following appropriate safety and compliance standards
- Work in a production line and wear PPE necessary for the handling of treated seed and the cleaning of equipment contaminated by treatment
- Collect and process QA samples
- 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
- Draw officially recognized samples (Seeds Act) and process them, or do so under supervision of an Approved Operator
- Operate equipment in production sites and leverage real time data to maximize existing procedures
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshoot problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems
- Support local team in all functions of seed production including processing, packaging, pollinations, and field notes
- Support areas across sites in driving the adoption of continuous improvement practices and programs (5S, Lean, Six Sigma) conducive to an organized and clean work environment
- Mentor new employees, perform basic maintenance of equipment, and handle basic activities in Bayer systems
- Provide coaching and training to seasonal workforce, area trainees and peers supporting achievement and personal development
- Adhere to LOTO when service is needed for maintenance
- Utilize Focused Improvement (e.g., 5WHYs) techniques to initiate process and standard work improvements
- Ensure upstream activities are handled within company standards and business requirements
- Cultivate partnership with key business partners to plant / field operations
- Document work permits for contractors
- Use SAP to support administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenance orders, production information
- Maintain key process documentation (operating, start up and shut down procedures; standard work; process flow and instrumentation diagrams; etc.)
- Participate in and lead 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
- Communicate effectively and professionally with Seed Partners and Tollers
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Other Industry
Production / Maintenance / Quality
Other
Trade Certificate
Pesticide applicator special: seed treatment or authorized assistant certificate
Proficient
1
Lethbridge, AB, Canada
