Agricultural Field Technician
Location: Salinas, CA
Travel: 50-100% depending on the growing season
About the Company
Mori is a fast-paced anti-food waste Series B startup on a mission to create “More Food, Less Waste”, by transforming the food, agriculture, and packaging industries. Leveraging the unique properties of silk protein, Mori creates an all-natural food ingredient and coating which slows down the spoiling process of perishable foods. Our products can be integrated at any time from farm to shelf, allowing food producers, processors, and retailers to deliver more and higher-quality food to consumers. With Mori, we can fundamentally change the food system by reducing our reliance on plastic packaging, reducing food and packaging waste, and increasing efficiency across the supply chain. We are a team of passionate people who never stop learning and believe in our collective ability to have a positive impact on the world by delivering on our mission.
About the Role
Mori is seeking a Field Technician experienced in both commercial field operations and research trials with a focus in leafy greens. The role is based out of our Salinas, CA office, but will require regular (50-100%) travel throughout California, Oregon, Arizona and Nevada depending on the growing season.
What You Will Do
- Execute transfer and application of Mori Silk product during leafy green harvests
- Execute pilots of new and current products with new produce growers, including information gathering
- Work collaboratively with various operational and R&D functions at Mori
- Assist in report generation from new data packages when relevant
- Assist in the design of pilot activities with Mori crews to be implemented with new grower partners
- Support the scaling and service activities with various grower partners as directed
- Interact with our internal FSQ teams and aiding in data gathering or SOP adjustment when necessary
- Interact with external FSQ teams when relevant
- Represent Mori in a technical and operational capacity in-field with customers and partners
- Participate in handoffs between product development and commercial activities
- Contribute to a highly enthusiastic, respectful, “roll up your sleeves” and welcoming environment
- Travel to relevant growing regions as needed, expecting frequent and consistent travel, particularly seasonally
- Work overtime, including overnights and weekends, depending on the location and harvest schedule as needed
- Additional responsibilities as assigned based on business needs
Requirements
Who You Are
- Collaborative Team Player: You're able to effectively collaborate and build positive relationships, while demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach to achieving team goals
- Reliable: You arepunctual, dependable, and trustworthy. You take ownership of your work, demonstrate initiative, and can be counted on to deliver good results consistently.
- Flexible: You easily adjust to changing circumstances, tasks, and environments. You can switch gears quickly and prioritize effectively based on evolving priorities or demands. You are resourceful, creative, and resilient, able to find solutions to unexpected challenges and navigate uncertainty effectively.
- Proactive Problem-Solver: You don't wait for issues to arise before taking action. You anticipate potential problems, identify opportunities for improvement, and take initiative to address challenges before they escalate.
- Excellent Communicator: You leverage strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and clearly internally and externally
- Safety Mindset: You prioritize the safety and security of yourself, your co-workers, food, company products and customer equipment. You are vigilant and attentive to potential hazards and risks in the workplace, taking proactive measures to prevent accidents and injuries.
What You'll Bring
- Associates Degree and 1-3+ years relevant experience
- Willingness to learn Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety regulations
- Experience working in agricultural production or extension services
- Experience with Microsoft, Google suite and Dropbox or similar, preferred
- Fluency in Spanish and English required
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
- Ability to spend most of your work day engaged in physical activity
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
Benefits
Mori provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Equity
- Health, vision and dental plans
- Unlimited PTO and 13 paid company holidays
- Cell Phone Stipend
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mori is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws. Employment opportunities at Mori are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, caste, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Mori participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.
