IPM Associate II (Seed Treatment)
Company: Bayer Corporation
Location: Kihei
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-The primary responsibilities of this role, Integrated Pest
Management Associate II, are to: - -
- Collaborate with team members across sites and business
functions on best practices, continuous improvement opportunities
and production challenges;
- Demonstrate understanding and expertise of pesticide related
programs such as WPS, RCRA, FIFRA;
- Operate and train others on operation of agricultural equipment
including but not limited to tractors, pesticide application
equipment, mobile applications, etc.;
- Perform advanced troubleshooting, mechanical and preventative
maintenance on lab or seed processing equipment and their operating
systems as well as digital systems, complete equipment
calibrations;
- Execute safely pesticide applications as prescribed by IPM
Manager and Agronomists;
- Be responsible for timely communication of required pesticide
application information in accordance with Federal and State
regulatory and internal standards;
- Adhere to the requirements of the programs related to
integrated pest management on site to maintain seed quality and
health;
- Lead training activities around IPM tasks and workflows on site
and across sites including but not limited to JSA documents,
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), hands on trainings for -seed
treatment, scouting, WPS Worker and Handler trainings, and other
safety trainings;
- Manage physical and digital product inventory by forecasting
supply needs, maintaining records, inventory tracking, following
waste management practices and maintaining proper storage of
physical inventory;
- Collect notes on pest pressures and agronomic challenges
through routine seed storage inspections and maintain records of
field notes in data management systems;
- Assist in scheduling IPM work orders, including pesticide
applications;
- Review, update and comply with internal procedures including
Standard Operating Procedures and Best Practice Documents;
- Adhere to Bayer's Health Safety Environment (HSE) and Quality
Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards and State and Federal
Regulations including but not limited to all Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) and WPS requirements;
- Use data platforms to complete required activities (e.g.
Agsync, AgriSite, ChemWatch, visualization dashboards);
- Participate in committees and project teams related to internal
state wide IPM, Health Safety and Environment (HSE) and agronomy
programs, and identify process enhancements and solutions;
- Support all aspects of production including planting prep,
harvest and drying, seed processing , seed shipment and storage and
crop protection activities as needed.
- 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:
- High School diploma or equivalent with a at least eight years
of relevant experience;
- Valid Driver's License: Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed
and must meet guidelines based on the company's Risk Screening for
Hiring Drivers;
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.;
- Hold, maintain and actively use valid Hawaii Department of
Agriculture Private Pesticide Applicator's license/certification OR
ability to obtain such license within 90 days from hire;
- Ability to work extended hours during peak operational
seasons;
- Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team-based
environment;
- Ability to balance and prioritize tasks;
- Proficient operation of computers and mobile devices;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, and
the ability to listen;
- Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Microsoft Office, mobile apps,
data base platforms);
- Ability to work without direct supervision in a diverse team
environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, Life Sciences or related
field;
- Experience with both standard MS Office computer and software
systems used in scientific data analysis, with ability to quickly
learn new software programs and tools;
- Knowledge and experience with agricultural equipment and/or row
crop production practices and history of leveraging that knowledge
in a research or production environment.
- Experience with seed industry;
- Experience with precision agriculture hardware and
software;
- History of implementation of continuous improvements and new
innovations through the work on project teams;
- Good mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
Domestic Relocation may be provided for this role.
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