Greenhouse Worker

Bayer•Juana Díaz, PR

17h•$20,000 - $25,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
Ability to understand and communicate effectively, both verbally and written
Ability to learn applicable technology, to include (but not limited to) handheld devices and desktop computers
Ability to function both individually and as a member of a team
Be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs
Ability to work: days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends and overtime to detail and accuracy
Strong attention to details and accuracy

Nice To Haves

Prior agricultural experience
Valid drivers’ license (in order to be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s risk screening for hiring drivers – Motor Vehicle Record will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening)
Ability to understand and communicate effectively, both verbally and written in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Performing all tasks related to nursery operations, including but not limited to: Irrigation operations (installation, removal, repairs, and watering), valve pressure verifications, field moisture reading, irrigation pump and filtration system maintenance, planting pot moisture reading, hand watering, field, and greenhouse insect and disease scouting data collection, insect trap management (installation, data collection, and maintenance), phytosanitation processes, housekeeping, and weeding.
Understands data and identifies, reports, and addresses data issues/discrepancies.
Collects and enters data using agriculture technologies.
Adopt new technologies, methodologies, and process improvements on the greenhouse, screen houses, and open field agronomic activities.
Adhere to Bayer’s Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) standards, complete and participate in safety inspections/training, and comply with all policies and standard operating procedures.
Report issues that may affect the quality of products to supervisors; alert supervisor of any risk or cases where the employee’s or workplace safety is in danger.
Use and maintain in good conditions the personal protection equipment (PPE) according to Safety Program.
Assist in other projects and duties as required or assigned.