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Seed Technician

Bayer | Kabwe

Bayer

Innovating the future of tech solutions in Zambia.

Job Description

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. But 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.

Role purpose

// Responsible for operating machines in the shift and deliver at least 95% of shift target volume.

// Operate the machinery to execute the seed cleaning, grading, treating and bagging operations in line with legal requirements and BAYER best practices.

// Organize production materials and consumables on the production floor to ensure flawless execution of the daily and weekly processing plans.

// To maintain production shift data and information documentation and thereby enable accurate mass balancing, product costing and inventory control at every shift end

Key responsibilities and tasks

// Responsible for operating the equipment safely and optimally in the shift.

// Ensure strict adherence to statutory and domestic regulations particularly those relating to safe working practices to avoid injury to personnel and damage to company property.

// In liaison with the Maintenance Supervisor, perform maintenance and repairs on plant equipment to ensure equipment is available, reliable, and safe to operate.

// Lead ESH efforts, provide assistance, and arrange for resources to promote safety at sites.

// Maintain operational records as required by management systems

// Active participation and compliance to all ESH policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

// Degree/ Diploma in Production Management, Electrical, Agriculture Engineering or Mechanical engineering.

// At least 3 years Hands on plant operations.

// Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.

// Excellent Numeracy and analytical skills

// Computer literate

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status and pregnancy. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

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