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Farm Maintenance Technician
The Farm Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the maintenance of our farmland, facilities and machinery / equipment used for research plot & Production processes, ensuring safety and quality in alignment with applicable procedures. You will be expected to collaborate with employees across the plant and handle basic activities in IT systems.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of this role are to:
Demonstrate ability and working knowledge to conduct and complete maintenance on company facilities and equipment across the warehouse, plant and field;
Operate various types of farm equipment for both pre, post and in-season land management;
Manage weed pressure on farm by applying commercial pesticides and following all compliance regulations for application;
Maintain an active inventory of parts, supplies and tools to complete needed repairs and meet availability expectations;
Coordinate and schedule service / maintenance work for assets on site;
Conduct and complete maintenance on company facilities and equipment;
Maintain company facilities and equipment to enhance value, usefulness, and provide a safe working environment;
Responsible for needs assessment and compliance with all applicable hazardous work permits, including but not limited to, Lock out Tag Out (LOTO), line breaking, fall protection, confined space and atmospheric monitoring;
Maintain accurate records for all equipment and facility maintenance activities performed;
Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to company's HSE Environmental Safety & Health and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards (e.g. general shop floor/machine safety and operating procedures);
Report any issues to Safety technicians, and leadership as appropriate and in a timely manner.
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required:
High School Diploma or GED Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PPT, Word, facilities with systems);
Ability to obtain appropriate driver's license for medium to heavy vehicle operation (>10,000 lbs. GCWR) without air brake designation Commercial Pesticide Applicators License or ability to obtain license;
Must be able to lift, push, and pull 40 - 50 pounds regularly;
Must have availability to meet overtime demands, including occasional work on weekends and holidays.
YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. 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. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
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.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.
Location:
United States : Minnesota : Glyndon
Division:
Crop Science
Reference Code:
829749
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