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Title posted on AgCareers.com - Seed Technician (Lethbridge, AB)
Posted on September 10, 2024 by Employer details Bayer CropScience
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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. Seed Technician (Lethbridge, AB) This opportunity is a position mainly inside facility-based with some outdoor work that assists the Commercial Seed Processing 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 Lethbridge, Alberta manufacturing facility.   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 Identify safety concerns and actively seek to resolve them in a collaborative manner Actively lead safety programs where needed Using a forklift, stack bins of seed, move pallets on and off racking, using a forklift rotator where required, move wide loads and tall loads safely. Regularly perform Forklift inspections Control plant operations by setting up equipment from control room computer in the plant in addition to local controllers aside Clean down equipment following appropriate safety and compliance standards Collect and process QA samples Draw officially recognized samples (Seeds Act) and process them, or able to 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 as needed 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 Adhere to LOTO when service is needed for maintenance Utilize Focused Improvement (e.g., 5WHYs) techniques to initiate process and standard work improvements Provide coaching and training to seasonal workforce, area trainees and peers supporting achievement and personal development Ensure upstream activities (e.g., field inspection, grower contract) are handled within company standards and business requirements Cultivate partnership with key business partners to plant / field operations (e.g., grower network) Document work permits for contractors by administrative measures as Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hot Work, and Permit to Work documents 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.) 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 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 inform- LocationLethbridge, AB
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source AgCareers.com #964787
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