Shadehouse Technician - IPM

Description

Corteva Agriscience™ has an opportunity to join our team as a Shadehouse Technician for Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The Technician performs day-to-day tasks managing pests and plant health to ensure a successful crop of high-quality seeds. Candidates must be comfortable using computers and mobile devices as well as working outdoors. We are looking for motivated individuals with a collaborative attitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality. This full-time position includes an excellent benefits package that begins on your first day of employment: paid vacation, paid sick-leave, paid family-leave, 401(k), medical and dental insurance, and much more! Sign-on bonus: $500.

 

Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitor plant health, scouting for pests and disease.

• Prepare and apply crop-protection products according to the label.

• Operate small machinery (e.g. weedwhacker, small mowers, backpack sprayers, blowers, etc.).

• Perform all work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with experiment instructions, research protocols, company policies, and regulations.

• Help produce and use maps, labels, envelopes, and tags.

• Communicate regularly and openly with the team and supervisor.

• Participate in protocol development and process improvement programs (safety, efficiency, effectiveness).

• Support all center-wide goals and initiatives. Interact and assist other projects at the location as needed.

• May be asked to supervise contingent workers or serve as a crew lead for full-time staff.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• High School diploma

• Ability to do work independently and problem solve.

• Willing and able to serve as a pesticide handler.

• Ability to obtain certification for the use of full-face mask or other respiratory protection equipment.

• Willing and able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 lbs of weight

• Willing and able to complete repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and arms; stand and walk for prolonged periods; stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Willing and able to work in warm conditions and in variable environments.

• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to read and communicate in English and work in a team of diverse cultural backgrounds and languages.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle with a trailer.

• May be required to work on weekends, various locations on the westside of Kaua’i, holidays, and overtime when needed.

• Able to work a 40 hour-per-week schedule, starting as early 4 AM or ending as late as 8 PM, depending on conditions.

 

Preferred Skills or Experience

• Agricultural or horticultural experience

• Ability to operate forklift

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

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