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Simplot Company · 1 day ago

Seasonal Field Technician - Kerman, CA

Kerman, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $21/hr

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. They are seeking a Seasonal Field Technician who will inspect farmers’ fields and report on crop health to help farmers make informed decisions. This role involves monitoring crop conditions, performing yield estimates, and making recommendations for crop protection.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Agriculture knowledgeHorticulture knowledgeBasic computer skillsFarm backgroundPCA license enrollment

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Some knowledge of agriculture and/or horticulture

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

Preferred

A farm background (or some experience on a farm) and/or in the landscape/golf industry preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (where applicable)

Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)

Education Assistance (where applicable)

Company

Simplot Company

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Founded in 1929, the Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China.

Founded in 1929

Boise, Idaho, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.simplot.com/

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