Farming Field Technician I - Pest Scout

Company Description Wonderful Citrus is America's largest integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementine/mandarin, navel and Valencia oranges; lemons; limes; grapefruits; and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus owns, cultivates and harvests more than 58,000 acres of fresh citrus and ships around the world each year to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across America under the flagship consumer brands of Wonderful Halos mandarins and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red grapefruit. Job Description Overview: Scouts citrus orchards and nursery for pest problems including but not limited to insects, diseases and weeds. Provides scouting reports. Here's what you'll do: Walks a min of 5 miles a day scouting citrus orchards for insects, diseases, weeds, and other issues. Scouts citrus nursery for insects, diseases, weeds and other issues Places and picks up insect traps in orchard and/or nursery Collects soil and tissue samples for nutrient analysis. Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned by supervisor Using current technology, completes daily scouting reports on cell phone and/or computer. Must understand and follow supervisor's directions and meet standards set for each of the jobs that may be assigned Records environmental data from field samples of pest's population and chemical application to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management practices Performs all tasks in a safe manner. Required to wear all safety gear assigned and asks for instructions when unfamiliar or lacking knowledge of proper safety procedures. Qualifications Here's what you'll bring to the table: Valid Texas Drivers License Excellent planning and scheduling abilities Must be able to work with minimal supervision Ability to read and write English Experience with electronic devices for data entre and reporting Citrus and entomology experience preferred Degrees in Agriculture Science, Environmental Science or any Life Science preferred Additional Information Wonderful's dedication to you: Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program Paid sick, vacation and holiday time Wonderful Giving ( -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice Why Choose Wonderful? Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit , or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company's corporate social responsibility impact, visit . Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. EEO is the law - click here for more information I'm interested EEO is the law - click here for more information Videos To Watch

Created: 2024-11-11