What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician position at Bayer?
Prod Tech
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.
Production Technician Trainee, GT
Production Technician Trainee
Opportunity Knocking – be a part of something big. Bayer Crop Science in Muscatine, Iowa has a great environment and are looking for team-oriented colleagues like yourself, to help achieve company success. There are so many reasons to join us.
Benefits designed to fit your lifestyle:
What You’ll Do
The Production Technician Trainee for our Chemical Manufacturing site is responsible for the production of quality, formulated products in a safe and efficient manner. They use knowledge of products, raw materials, and operating procedures to control equipment that processes substances into specified products.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Employees can expect to be paid a salary of $ 29.47 per hour until training requirements are met, after which the salary is $36.65 per hour. 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.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.
Division: Crop Science Reference Code 856355
Functional Area: Production&Manufacturing Location: United States : Iowa : Muscatine
Employment Type: Regular Position Grade: unknown
Contact Us
Address Telephone
Creve Coeur, MO 1 888-473-1001, option #5
63167
OR
Submit a ticket via the self-service option by visiting go/askhr
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.
Production Technician Trainee, GT
Production Technician Trainee
Opportunity Knocking – be a part of something big. Bayer Crop Science in Muscatine, Iowa has a great environment and are looking for team-oriented colleagues like yourself, to help achieve company success. There are so many reasons to join us.
Benefits designed to fit your lifestyle:
- Join us as a Trainee earning 29.47 per hour Shift Differential and advance to Qualified Technician earning $36.65 per hour once training requirements are met.
- 3 weeks of paid vacation and 16 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
- Minimum 10 weeks paid parental leave
- Retirement savings options including a very competitive 401k company match.
- Education assistance (up to 7,500.00 annually)
What You’ll Do
The Production Technician Trainee for our Chemical Manufacturing site is responsible for the production of quality, formulated products in a safe and efficient manner. They use knowledge of products, raw materials, and operating procedures to control equipment that processes substances into specified products.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Responsible for the safe operation of chemical processing equipment.
- Read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Stages raw and finished materials.
- Takes required samples during production process.
- Decontaminates equipment and piping for maintenance or disposal.
- Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment Matrix.
- Maintains inventories of disposable, production, and safety related materials.
- Recognizes material compatibilities.
- Handles waste and other contaminated trash per SOP.
- Conducts charging and filling operations.
- Operates forklifts.
- Maintains plant Hazard Communication labeling program.
- Performs general housekeeping duties throughout the plant area.
- Assists in product changeover activities.
- Responsible for unit operations and safety equipment.
- Recognizes and operates basic process elements.
- Responsible for handling waste and other contaminated trash per SOP, following RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and immediately communicates discovery of spills and leaks.
- Responsible for labeling, inspection, and recordkeeping requirements to accumulate waste in satellite accumulation areas, containers, and tanks.
- Operates shuttle wagon and radio communication during rail movement operations.
- HS Diploma or GED with at least that level in reading comprehension, writing, and math.
- Basic knowledge of and ability to use information technology systems and applications.
- Personal focus on safety, teamwork, and adaptability.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to give and receive feedback in a professional manner.
- Able to work in a self-directed, diverse team environment to achieve production goals.
- Ability to use or learn to use control/display screens, process pumps and equipment, and various hand tools.
- Ability to use full-face respirator, self-contained breathing apparatus, and various other forms of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Willingness to climb and the ability to perform elevated work utilizing portable ladders and fall protection equipment within the current ANSI duty rating of 375 lbs.
- Availability to work rotating shifts including overtime hours and weekends as scheduled.
- Manufacturing Operation, Chemical Manufacturing, Military, or similar experience.
- Ability to use information technology systems and applications.
- Experience running types of processes (food, grain, batch processing, etc).
- Forklift operation.
- Ability to use various hand tools.
- Ability to troubleshoot and complete mechanical repairs or preventative maintenance eon equipment.
- Operate Computer Control Systems (PLC & Delta V), working in controls and manipulating valves.
- Leadership of a team or small group.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary of $ 29.47 per hour until training requirements are met, after which the salary is $36.65 per hour. 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.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.
Division: Crop Science Reference Code 856355
Functional Area: Production&Manufacturing Location: United States : Iowa : Muscatine
Employment Type: Regular Position Grade: unknown
Contact Us
Address Telephone
Creve Coeur, MO 1 888-473-1001, option #5
63167
OR
Submit a ticket via the self-service option by visiting go/askhr
Salary : $29 - $37