Crew Member (Williamsburg, Iowa) 

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Crew Member (Williamsburg, Iowa) 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Crew Member (Williamsburg, Iowa) are:

• Performs under supervision in all functions of the site, in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) which include seed production, processing, packaging, and inventory activities. This includes activities such as field preparation, planting, pollinating, hand harvesting, machine harvesting, operation of seed processing equipment, crop protection, flex filling, jarring, seed counting, order fulfilment, in season data collection, seed treating, irrigation, leading crews, bus driver, janitorial work, tractor operation, etc.;
• Follow daily direction and work priorities from site technicians and leadership;
• Demonstrate teamwork by completing quality tasks through daily communication and coordination with other Crew Members and site leadership;
• Actively participates in Bayer’s safety program by adhering to all safety policies and training;
• Report issues that may affect quality of products to supervisors.
• Collects and enters data using current technologies;
• Operate equipment, which may include but is not limited to tractors, harvesters, shellers, sprayers, Counters, flex fillers, sewing machines, DOT program, bus/van, and irrigation equipment as applicable;
• Responsible for pedigree system access and data input.

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and communicate effectively, both verbally and written;
• Ability to learn applicable technology, to include (but not limited to) handheld devices and desktop computers;
• Ability to function both individually and as a member of a team;
• Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) with ability to meet overtime demands including occasional shift work, weekends, and holidays;
• Willing and able to work in a variety of areas including the seed processing facility, fields, and/or warehouse environment;
• Frequent walking and standing is required on flat and uneven surfaces. This can include frequent work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions;
• Ability to climb ladders and occasionally perform elevated work;
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull 40 - 50 pounds regularly.

We are currently offering a $2,500.00 sign-on bonus to any new Crew Member for the Williamsburg, Iowa location.