Job Description

Title: Farm Operation Specialist (Acampo & Esparto)
Location: Acampo, CA 95220
Duration: 6+ Months

Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Pay Range: $23 to $27/hr.

Position purpose:

Division: R&D Nunhems
Department: Farm / Seasonal

Farm Specialist is responsible to supervise the operational work related to the RD Farm. Support activities in an efficient and effective manner to provide the necessary services to the Breeding, Research, Operations, PD and M&S programs and projects.

Responisibilities

• Support activities related to Breeding, Research, PD, and M&S teams under the direction of the Sr. Farm Manager such as tractor work, pesticides applications, irrigations and fertilization.
• Responsible for scouting and crop monitoring, fulfilling a critical role in the IPM.
• Find technical solutions and improvements in the daily activities to ensure efficient and effective support to all programs.
• Use farm facilities in a proper and safe way, following company regulations and guidelines.
• Support internal clients (BRE, PD, M&S) with planting, maintenance, harvesting and evaluations of crops
• Proactive mindset and team player
• Follow and implement all EHS requirements and trainings

Education :

• High School degree with 6 year of experience in agriculture.
• Bachelor's degree with minimum 3 years of relevant experience or related to specific Agriculture Crop Growing

Work experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the areas of farm, agriculture and crop management
• Knowledge on farm equipment operation
• Knowledge on crop management and crop growing concepts (e.g. pest control - irrigation nutrition) measures and application
• Demonstrated knowledge on farm safety principles
• Valid Driver's License-Required to drive to 2 sites: 3days to Acampo and 2days to Esparto
• Preferred bilingual Spanish and English
  
  

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