Field Crew Assistant

Field Crew Assistant

At Bayer were visionaries, driven to solve the worlds toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. Were 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 youre hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, theres only one choice.

Field Crew Assistant

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Field Crew Assistant, are to:

• Assist the Field Crew Leads in all needed activities related to managing and facilitating the work of field crew members, such as transportation within and to and from Bayer facilities and provision of supplies at worksite;
• Assist in other field activities such as weeding and rock and irrigation hose removal, also, planting, pollinating, harvesting, threshing, shipping, weeding, preparing fields, preparing seed, sampling, detasseling, rogueing, and other field and seed activities related to crops and fields;
• Provide support for the Bayers Safety program by adhering to all safety policies while working, and attendance at regular company sponsored safety meetings;
• Assist in the maintenance and inspection of crew vehicles, as well as in improvement of the farms and other assets;
• Call upon, protect crops from various animals that would damage them;
• Adhere to all established SOPs when carrying out assigned tasked, particularly as it relates to Safety compliance and Worker Protection Standard;
• Be able to take daily direction from supervisors;
• Assist by carrying out other duties as assigned;
• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties regardless of mileage.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Capability to perform at least of eight hours of field work daily with some overtime;
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions and give direction to others;
• Capability to use Information Technology (IT) systems and software;
• Ability to perform and lead assigned tasks accurately;
• Ability to lift 40lbs;
• Valid drivers license; Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet guidelines based on the companys Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers;
• If transporting employees, be at least 21 years old.

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate of $24. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.