Job Description

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.

Production Technician Trainee - Blending

Production Technician, Blending

Opportunity Knocking – be a part of something big. Bayer Crop Science in Muscatine, Iowa has a great environment and are looking for team-oriented

colleagues like yourself, to help achieve company success. There are so many reasons to join us.

Benefits designed to fit your lifestyle:

• Initial starting salary of $29.47/hour + Shift Differential
• 3 weeks Paid Vacation and 16 paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
• Minimum 10 week paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings options including very competitive 401k company match
• Educational Assistance (up to $7,500.00 annually)
• And many other company Perks and Discounts

What you’ll do

Production Technician Trainees are responsible for the production of quality, formulated products in a safe and efficient manner. They use knowledge of products, raw materials, and operating procedures to control equipment that processes substances into specified products.

Key Tasks:

• Responsible for the safe operation of chemical processing equipment.
• Read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Stages raw and finished materials.
• Takes required samples during production process.
• Decontaminates equipment and piping for maintenance or disposal.
• Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment Matrix.
• Maintains inventories of disposable, production, and safety related materials.
• Recognizes material compatibilities.
• Conducts charging and filling operations.
• Maintains plant Hazard Communication labeling program.
• Performs general housekeeping duties throughout the unit.
• Assists in product changeover activities.
• Responsible for unit operations and safety equipment. Recognizes and operates basic process elements.
• Responsible for handling waste and other contaminated trash per SOP, following RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and immediate communication of spills and leaks.
• Responsible for labeling, inspection, and recordkeeping requirements to accumulate waste in satellite accumulation areas, containers, and tanks.
• Operates forklifts
• Operates shuttle wagon and radio communication during rail movement operations

About You:

• High School Diploma or GED with at least that level in reading comprehension, writing, and math.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to use information technology systems and applications

• Personal focus on safety, teamwork, and adaptability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to give and receive feedback in a professional manner
• Able to work in a self-directed, diverse team environment to achieve production goals
• Ability to use or learn to use control/display screens, process pumps and equipment, and various hand tools
• Ability to use various forms of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Willingness to climb and the ability to perform elevated work utilizing portable ladders and fall protection equipment within the current ANSI duty rating of 375 lbs.
• Availability to work rotating shifts including overtime hours and weekends as scheduled

Preferred Skills:

• Manufacturing operation, Military experience, or similar experience
• Ability to use information technology systems and applications
• Forklift operation
• Ability to use various hand tools
• Ability to troubleshoot and complete mechanical repairs or preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Operate Computer Control Systems (PLC & Delta V)
• Leadership of a team or small group

Posting available until March 23, 2026.

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 Health for all, Hunger for none, 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.

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Location: United States : Iowa : Muscatine
Division: Crop Science
Reference Code: 862347
Contact Us
Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com