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Row Crop Production Trainee 

Row Crop Production Trainee (Farmer City, IL; Stonington, IL.; Centralia, IL; Illiopolis, IL; OR Waterman, IL sites.)

At Bayer, we are committed to shaping the future of agriculture by fostering innovation, sustainability, and growth. As a Row Crop Production Trainee, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various departments, develop foundational knowledge of the row crop business, and contribute to the production of high-quality products. This role is designed to provide you with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in a dynamic and evolving agricultural environment.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Row Crop Production Trainee, are to:

• Work across various departments, including crop production, equipment operation and maintenance, safety, quality, and supply chain logistics, to build a foundational knowledge of the row crop business;
• Help coordinate daily tasks, such as creating work plans, monitoring production schedules, and ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed;
• Support squads to enable the production of the highest quality product in accordance with all forecasted demand needs;
• Learn to operate, maintain, and repair modern agricultural and manufacturing equipment, production tools, and data management software;
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency, working toward the company's overall performance goals while keeping an agile mindset;
• Assist in collecting production data to maintain accurate service logs and environmental data;
• Document and standardize internal workflows to shape a consistent framework for the team, evaluate current processes, and suggest improvements to boost efficiency and achieve results;
• Encourage collaboration across different parts of the organization and help remove inefficiencies or obstacles within processes;
• Empower team members by creating space for them to solve problems and ensuring they have the right tools to thrive.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent);
• Valid Driver’s License (driving record must meet company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers – MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening);
• Ability to work during days, weekends, and overtime as business needs require;
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed);
• Willingness to travel up to 25% during peak season.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years’ applicable experience OR a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business, Operations Management;

• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills;
• Organizational and project management abilities;
• Team mindset with effective communication and collaboration skills;
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic and varied operational environment;
• Self-motivated and takes initiative to meet goals with minimal supervision.

Posting is available until December 8, 2025.

Location of the role will be Farmer City, IL; Stonington, IL.; Centralia, IL; Illiopolis, IL; OR Waterman, IL sites.

Eligible for domestic relocation assistance.  

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $55,360.80 - $83,041.20. 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.