**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.** **Ship Tech** **Packaging Shipping Technician** As a Packaging Shipping Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and safe handling, preparation, and shipment of products. You will provide leadership to contractor employees, maintain high safety and quality standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for skill development and growth. **YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES** The primary responsibilities of this role, Packaging Shipping Technician, are to: + Provide leadership and direction to contractor employees on shift to ensure all work tasks are completed efficiently and safely; + Organize shipping tasks and set break schedules to meet shipment demands; + Prepare products for shipment by verifying location, directing movement to staging areas, and resolving problems; + Verify product inventory by comparing production information and SAP reports with floor counts; + Record shipment data and maintain databases; + Coordinate the loading and unloading of trailers, verifying each load for correct material, placards, seals, and shipment release; + Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot loading equipment, as well as perform mechanical and preventative maintenance; + Complete equipment repair notifications and work directly with maintenance on necessary repairs; + Perform loading quality checks, document deficiencies, and communicate any loading incidents or issues with scheduled shipments; + Issue work permits to contractors and maintenance, monitoring progress through completion; + Mentor and train area trainees, providing developmental coaching and setting personal development goals; + Complete safety and environmental checks, following up on any deficiencies; + Maintain a high standard of housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe work environment in support of 5S practices; + Engage in continuous improvement programs and identify opportunities to improve performance in alignment with production area and site goals. **WHO YOU ARE** Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: **Required Qualifications:** + High school degree or equivalent (GED); + Currently possess OR willing to obtain packaging qualification; + Willingness to work in a variety of areas, including control rooms, plants, and warehouses, with frequent walking and standing; + Ability to work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions; + Willingness to climb and perform elevated work using portable ladders and fall protection equipment; + Ability to use a Full-Face Respirator; + Ability to perform repetitive motion and lift to 60 lbs.; + Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends, as needed to support business needs. **Additional Information:** This position requires a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and adaptability. You will be part of a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and organizational skills are essential. Join us to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Posting is available until October 29, 2025. Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $29.47-$42.59. 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 : Iowa : Muscatine **Division:** Crop Science **Reference Code:** 855204 **Contact Us** **Email:** hrop_usa@bayer.com