Crosser 

     

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The primary responsibilities of this role, Crosser, are to: 

 

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, 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 employee training; complete assigned work efficiently and per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s);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 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, both verbally and written;Ability to learn applicable technology, to include (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 company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s risk screening for hiring drivers – Motor Vehicle Record will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening);

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior agricultural experience; 

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.  

   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. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. 
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