You will:
- Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelines
- Support Agronomists in field related activities as directed at the Woodland, California production site
- Participate in accurate and timely crop scouting and data collection of emergence and vegetative growth stages, pollination dates, stand counts, and IPM scouting thresholds
- Perform activities related to planting, scouting, weed and insect management, rouging, safety, training, harvesting, and reporting at the site
- Perform a project to study a potential production improvement. Present findings to the field production team in Woodland, California
- Ensure all clean-downs and changeovers are done correctly to eliminate any product mixture
- Actively support an image that reflects the highest regard for cleanliness and organization
- Perform other duties as required to meet field operation needs
What you must have:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (Agronomy, Plant Science, Ag Business, or another closely related major is preferred)
What you might also contribute to the team:
- Prefer a student with a Sophomore or Junior class standing
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) would be ideal but not required
- Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers in field production management
- Self-motivated, need little supervision
- The ability to communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired in this position
- Trusted - Will need to make good sound judgment calls in regards to seed quality management that will be for the best interest of the company
- Excellent computer skills including proficiencies in both Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word
- Innovative - To always look to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies
- Detail/Accuracy Oriented - All procedures and policies must be understood and followed.
- Ability to perform basic math functions
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