Job Description

Row Crop Prod Trainee

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.

What You Will Do

The Row Crop Production Trainee would participate in a training program to gain hands-on experience in the entire agricultural system, from production to business management, preparing for a future technical or leadership position. Trainees learn to use advanced technology, improve efficiency, and develop an outcome focused mindset.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Foundational Learning: Work across various departments, which may include crop production, equipment operation and maintenance, safety, quality, and supply chain logistics to build a foundational knowledge of the row crop business.
• Operational monitoring: Help coordinate daily tasks, such as creating work plans, monitoring production schedules, and ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed.
• Supports squads to enable the production of the highest quality product in accordance with all forecasted demand needs.
• Equipment and technology: Learn to operate, maintain, and repair modern agricultural and manufacturing equipment, production tools, and data management software.
• System optimization: Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency, working toward the company's overall performance goals while keeping an agile mindset.
• Data analysis: Assist in collecting production data to maintain accurate service logs and environmental data.

VACC Behaviors:

• Visionary: Learn how the company's long-term vision impacts daily

operations.

• Help articulate the goals for a project or team, and communicate that

vision to other staff to foster buy-in.

• Architect: 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.

• Catalyst: Identify and help remove inefficiencies or obstacles within a process. Encourage collaboration across different parts of the

organization.

• Coach: Empower team members by creating space for them to solve problems and ensuring they have the right tools to thrive. Seek out diverse perspectives and listen actively to gain a deeper understanding of issues.
• Provide support and constructive feedback to help others develop new skills and grow in their roles.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business, Operations Management, or High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 year of applicable experience;
• Valid Driver's License. In order 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;

• Ability to work during days, weekends and overtime as business needs require;
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed);
• 25% travel expected during peak season;

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

This posting will expire on January 21st, 2026.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of $51,120.00 - 76,680.00 per year. 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.

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.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.
Location: United States : Washington : Othello
Division: Crop Science
Reference Code: 859880
Contact Us
Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com