Safety 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. 

Health and Safety Technician  

The HSE Technician will be responsible for driving Safety, Health and Environment safety programs at the site, ensuring quality and alignment with applicable procedures. HSE Tech is expected to collaborate with employees across the site and handle basic activities in Bayer 

Production systems (SAP and electronic networks). 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Display working knowledge of warehouse, plant and field operations   

• Promote an environment that continuously meets and improves established Bayer (HSE) Health, Safety and Environment manufacturing fundamentals 

• Lead the site HSE Safety Program and drive employee engagement, through safety projects and new initiatives, and timely reporting of safety issues  

• Promote continuous improvement of site safety culture through visible leadership   

• Drive employee engagement by creating internal audit opportunities with visible corrective action tracking   

• Develop operational (hands-on) knowledge and functional understanding of at least three key operational areas across the warehouse, plant and field   

• Engage as chair of at least one of the Safety committees (e.g., Off the Job Safety)   

• Mentor less experienced Safety technicians and coach employees across the site on basic safety standards   

• Ensure compliance with all hazardous work permits and site environmental permits   

• Support areas across the plant in driving the adoption of 5S practices to maintain an environment conducive to work, aligning with the labeling and ordering of tools   

• Utilize Focused Improvement (e.g., 5WHY’s) techniques to contribute to the improvement of processes and site safety program   

• Initiate periodic communication with HSE Generalist and Corporate HSE Team to ensure alignment   

• Help keep metrics and other relevant information current on visual boards to drive teamwork and facilitate shift change over   

• Participate in DDS (Daily Direction Setting) meetings and follow through on safety-related issues  

• Active Participant in CMR program  

WHO YOU ARE 

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: 

Required Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent   

• Valid Driver's License. To be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers – MVR will be reviewed as part of pre- employment screening  

• Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PPT, Word, facilities with systems)  

• Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends and overtime as business needs require  

• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed)  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree  

• 3 years of experience in safety or manufacturing, agriculture or technical 

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate of $30.67. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.  

This posting will be available for application until at least 12/10/24. 

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