Seed Technician

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Seed Technician (Coaldale, AB)

This opportunity is a position mainly inside facility-based that assists the Commercial Seed Packaging Team in the production of pedigreed canola seed in a timely and efficient manner, while meeting all quality standards.

This is a permanent position based out of the Coaldale, Alberta site.

What you will do:

• 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
  
  

Who you are:

• Completed High School Diploma
• Comfortable using the Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and/or warehouse facility systems
• Valid Driver’s License. In order 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
• Forklift experience, able to stack bins of seed, move pallets on and off racking, experience using a forklift rotator where required, experience moving wide loads and tall loads safely
• Possess a safety focused mindset, be willing to identify safety concerns and actively seek to resolve them in a collaborative manner
• Able to work in a production line and wear PPE necessary for the handling of treated seed and the cleaning of equipment contaminated by treatment
• Experience in Shipping/Receiving and able to learn trade requirements to deliver seed both internally and externally
• Able to balance priorities and navigate time sensitive requests that require clear and efficient communication with all stakeholders
• Able to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds regularly
• Availability to meet overtime demands, including occasional work on weekends and holidays
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in management systems or continuous improvement practices
• Previous experience with SAP, Spotfire, Tablo, or Microsoft PowerBI
• Previous experience in seed production and/or processing
• Operator/Grader or Authorized Importer or Approved Conditioner certification through CFIA
• Forklift certified
• Fall Protection Training
• Pesticide Applicator Special: Seed Treatment or Authorized Assistant certificate
• Recent Respirator Fit Testing, able to wear a PAPR unit
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods training
• Familiarity with ISTA sampling procedures and requirements
• Experience with SAP inventory management, Process Orders, Delivery, QA transactions (SAP experience in Master Data configuration is an additional plus)
• Experience with CFIA Phytosanitary certificates and experience working with CFIA representatives
• Seed Tech. experience
  
  

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and rewards package
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
• Career development and global opportunities
• Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings
  
  

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose.

All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.

This posting will be available for application until at least January 31, 2025.

Bayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

Location:

Canada : Alberta : Lethbridge

Division:

Crop Science

Reference Code:

837019