About the Opportunity

The Raspberry Field Technician will initially focus primarily on GIS/GPS mapping, ensuring accurate geospatial data for production planning. This includes mapping and managing substrate block locations, collecting and processing field survey data, integrating it into GIS databases, and maintaining the accuracy of the acreage database. As the role progresses, responsibilities will gradually expand to include plant distribution, coordinating deliveries between growers and nurseries, managing plant claims, and monitoring reforecasts to support efficient production planning.

 

Responsibilities

GIS/GPS Mapping 

• Use GIS to map and manage the locations of substrate blocks where pots are situated, ensuring accurate geospatial data for production planning and analysis.
• Collect and process field survey data, integrating it into GIS databases for accurate mapping and analysis.

Plant Distribution

• Serve as the key liaison between growers and the nursery, coordinating plant distribution according to the strategic district plan and nursery capacities to ensure smooth and timely delivery
• Manage the plant claim process by addressing grower-reported issues, such as die outs

   

Candidate Profile

• ●    Bilingual (Spanish and English) is preferred
• ●    Knowledge of Raspberry production is preferred 
• ●    Ability to work and communicate independently and contribute to group processes is critical 
• ●    Moderate walking and bending during field evaluation processes and ability to lift 50 lbs. is to be expected 
• ●    Maintain a valid CA driver license is required 
• ●    Extended hours and flexibility with work schedules to accommodate field visits is expected 

Compensation & Benefits:

The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted.  The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors. 

Hourly range estimated for this role is:  $16.50 to $20.70

Driscoll’s is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. Other benefits include:  401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  More detailed information regarding the benefits package, will be shared during the application process.