Research Farm Assistant - Florida

Rijk Zwaan U S A Inc•Felda, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Research Farm Assistant role is to assist in delivering on farm project goals by providing technical assistance on the farm and to support the Station Manager with the functional activities of a research station. This is a full-time position located in Felda, Florida.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Capable of working in high or low temperature conditions in the field or greenhouses.
Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
Capable of working long hours during time-critical periods of the research cycle.
Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Team oriented
Excellent customer service attitude

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking
Growing experience
Prior experience running and maintaining farm equipment
Be able to obtain a pesticide applicator and fumigation license.

Responsibilities

Functioning as an integral member of a field trialing team responsible for crop production inputs utilizing irrigation equipment, tractors, planters, combines and other farm implements.
Packaging, mapping, staking, planting, pruning, tying, harvesting, data collection, pollinating, seed processing, and recording information.
Performing all tasks and behaving in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety related company policies and practices, including completing all required Company training courses and attending local safety and tailgate meetings.
On-call for various types of farm emergencies or unscheduled work based on business needs or weather.
In areas of responsibility and in coordination with the farm team, assist in determining quantities, and arrange and/or apply needed agricultural chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides, fumigants).
Involvement in all activities of the selection nurseries, disease and insect screening, and commercial trials.
Assist in the overseeing of tasks completed by third-party labor to ensure accurate results.
Effectively communicating regularly and with peers and supervisors regarding the status of projects and work activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.