IPM Scout

Sunset•Wapakoneta, OH

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Greenhouse Company, a high tech fresh produce greenhouse in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and a member of the Mastronardi Group of Companies, is currently seeking a IPM Scout to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for working hands on, monitoring the crop, implementing and carry out instructions from the IPM. This involves all aspects of the crop growing, crop maintenance/spraying, including IPM.

Requirements

Previous experience in greenhouse or produce environment preferred.
Basic knowledge on insects, and pests is beneficial.
Good verbal and written communication.
Ability to work extra hours as needed to complete the scout and bio program of the week. (Six work days per week in season.)
Must be team player.

Responsibilities

Be able to do an early detection and identification of pests and diseases.
Maintain insect traps in designated areas of the greenhouse and do weekly trap counts of insects.
Daily monitoring and scouting of pest and disease control in the greenhouse, along with crop maintenance and spraying.
Proper management and distribution of bios (live insects or mites) according with instructions of IPM Lead.
Follow IPM protocols of pest and disease management.
Compiling IPM and conventional reports for Management review.
Verification of pest and disease infestation trend.
Support other departments as needed.
Ensure cleanliness, adherence to all food safety policies and procedures and organization within the greenhouse.