Field Crew Member

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Field Crew Member, are to: 

• Major Tasks Performing all tasks related to soybean nursery operations including but not limited to planting (by hand or mechanically), preparing packets for planting, assay sprays, harvesting, hand pollination, crossing confirmation, tissue sampling harvesting, threshing and packaging resulting seed (manually and/or using hand tools/equipment);
• Hand pollinating soybeans and cotton to develop new parent lines and or integrate new traits within established efficiency metrics;
• Use handheld computers to assess and collect pollination, seed production, and crop development notes;
• Plot maintenance activities including thinning, weeding, and tagging;
• Complete soybean and cotton crossing training and adopt new technologies, methodologies, and process improvements on soy and cotton crop pollinations;
• Adhere to Bayer s Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) standards and complete and/or participate in safety inspections/training and comply with all policies and standard operating procedures;
• Adhere to employee training; complete assigned work efficiently and per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Comply with all local and federal regulations including corporate company compliance training requirements in a timely manner;
• Use and maintain in good conditions the personal protection equipment according to Safety Program Report issues that may affect the quality of products to supervisors;

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facilities with systems;
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively;
• Ability to learn applicable technology, including (but not limited to) handheld devices and desktop computers;
• Ability to function both individually and as a member of a team;
• Be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs;
• Ability to work: days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Valid drivers license (in order to be eligible to drive a companycar, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company, risk screening for hiring drivers (Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed as part of pre employment screening);

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Prior agricultural experience;