Field Scout

Employment: Full-Time Seasonal Status                               FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

‍Company:  Sun Pacific Farming Cooperative, Inc.                Location: Ivanhoe, CA

‍Enterprise: Pest Management 125                                         Department: Pest Control

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‍SUMMARY.  The field scout will be scouting fields for insects, diseases and weeds throughout the year (requires daily walking).

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‍REPORTING RELATIONSHIP. The Field Scout reports directly to the Pest Control Advisor.

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‍ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The following job duties and responsibilities are fundamental to the role:

• Operating an ATV to move around the orchard to place up to 9 insect traps per every 40 acres;
• Collecting traps and documents findings on a map;•Taking 12 samples of soil per every 20 acres of land using a probe;
• Collecting 10-15 samples of leaf tissue per tree to test for pests and abnormalities year-round (must sample 12 trees per every 20 acres);
• Monitoring for pests in multiple crops and report findings to PCA;
• Follow all company policies and procedures; and,
• Performing all other duties, assignments, and projects, as assigned by the Company.

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‍DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required, unless specified otherwise.

• Knowledge or familiarity with agriculture and pest management is strongly desired;
• Ability to Speak English is a must;
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record insurable by the Company’s insurance policy;
• Ability to add, multiply, subtract, and divide is a requirement;
• Ability to communicate with growers and their field employees;•Hands-on experience in agriculture;
• Working knowledge of basic computer and internet functions, including Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Must be able to organize data and develop pest-monitoring information for daily field notes;
• Candidate must be a self-starter and must have good organization skills:
• Must possess good communication skills and willingness to learn new concepts and ideas;
• Physical requirements include regular travel on foot for 6 to 8 hours daily for field scouting; work will be outdoors in hot and dusty field often on uneven terrain; and,
• Must be able to lift and carry packages of at least 20 pounds in weight.

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‍COMPENSATION.‍

Hourly pay rate offered is $20.00.