Seasonal Field Technician - Five Points, CA

Simplot

9h•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. SummaryA seasonal field technician inspects farmers’ fields and records and reports weed, insect, disease and other observations of crop health. This is an important role to help farmers make timely, informed and economical decisions to maintain their crops.

Requirements

Some knowledge of agriculture and/or horticulture.
A farm background (or some experience on a farm) and/or in the landscape/golf industry preferred.
Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office programs.
Preferably enrolled in courses working towards PCA license or other agricultural program
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to operate 4-wheel drive and/or ATV vehicles off road or on farm roads

Nice To Haves

A farm background (or some experience on a farm) and/or in the landscape/golf industry preferred.
Preferably enrolled in courses working towards PCA license or other agricultural program

Responsibilities

Walk Fields of customers often in order to monitor crop health and identify issues to make recommendations of herbicide, pesticide or mechanical control methods.
Perform yield estimates throughout the growing season to provide customer with projections.
Establish routes schedules and other organizational tools
Use knowledge of growth stages in crops in order to predict potential problems during that stage of the growing season
Identify and diagnose types of infestation or disease.
Remain up to date on latest chemistry and technology for enhanced crop protection (such as drones or apps).
Report to crop advisor status of fields and make recommendations.