IPM Scout US

Pure Flavor • Fort Valley, GA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Pure Flavor Farms LP is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers sharing a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Built on generations of expertise, we are the next generation of growers—strategically located throughout North America and inspired to put quality, flavor, and our retail and foodservice customers first. With a dedicated, energetic, and highly skilled workforce, we truly believe our employees make the difference. We are proud to offer a progressive, vibrant organization where you can advance your career, master your skills, and grow alongside us.
The IPM Scout is responsible for identifying, recording, and monitoring the greenhouse growing area and crop, checking pollination, and for signs and symptoms of pests and diseases using Pure Flavor’s digital IPM platform. This position will implement measures and apply biological controls to minimize the risk of damage to a plant and its fruit, and ensure safe, high-quality produce is available to meet company standards.

Requirements

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Intermediate level of computer skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Self-motivated with the proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities; demonstrated.
• Strong verbal, written and communication skills; proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy as well as consistent follow-through skills.

Nice To Haves

• 2-year degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in an agricultural environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect greenhouse crops daily using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and record threats via the digital IPM platform.
• Identify and remove yield limiting threats such as insects, diseases, weeds.
• Document and/or photograph all findings; complete inspection reports and communicate directly with both the Head Grower or Operational Grower and IPM Manager.
• Apply preventative measures and control products; document action taken.
• Maintain banker plant health and beneficial populations
• Comply with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, Health and Safety, and company policies and procedures; ensure standards consistently meet expectations.
• Other core expectations as defined by the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED