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JOB FILLED - Field Scout

Job Description: 

Sun Pacific began in 1969 with the purchase of 72 acres of oranges in Exeter, California. Today Sun Pacific owns more than 40,000 acres in California and ships 35 million boxes of fresh fruit annually. As the acreage has grown, so has our expertise and attention to detail in farming and packing the highest quality product. Today, with over 3,000 employees, Sun Pacific is the largest grower/shipper of navel oranges in the world, and the largest grower/shipper of table grapes, mandarins, and kiwi in North America.

We have an immediate opening for a Field Scout in our Pest Control department in Tulare County, California.

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

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: The field scout will report directly to the lead pest control adviser.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties and responsibilities include, but is not limited to:

  • 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); and,
  • Performing all other duties, assignments, and projects, as assigned by the Company.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge or familiarity with agriculture and pest management is strongly desired;
  • Ability to Speak English is a must; and,
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record insurable by the Company’s insurance policy.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

  • 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.

Competitive pay and benefits, offered.

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