Sun Pacific began in 1969 with the purchase of 72 acres of oranges in Exeter, California. Today Sun Pacific owns more than 40,000 acres in California and ships 35 million boxes of fresh fruit annually. As the acreage has grown, so has our expertise and attention to detail in farming and packing the highest quality product. Today, with over 3,000 employees, Sun Pacific is the largest grower/shipper of navel oranges in the world, and the largest grower/shipper of table grapes, mandarins, and kiwi in North America.
JOB SUMMARY. The Citrus Field Scout will be scouting fields for insects, diseases and weeds throughout the year (requires daily walking).
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS. The assigned Citrus Field Scout reports directly to the Pest Control Advisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Essential job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Operating an ATV to move around the orchard to place up to 9 insect traps per every 40 acres;
- Collecting traps and documents findings on a map;
- Taking 12 samples of soil per every 20 acres of land using a probe;
- Collecting 10-15 samples of leaf tissue per tree to test for pests and abnormalities year- round. Must sample 12 trees per every 20; and,
- Performing all other duties, tasks, and projects, as assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License;
- Knowledge or familiarity with agriculture and pest management is strongly desired;
- Ability to add, multiply, subtract, and divide is a requirement;
- Ability to communicate with growers and their field employees;
- Ability to speak English is a must;
- Hands-on experience in agriculture;
- Working knowledge of basic computer and internet functions, including Microsoft Word and Excel;
- Must be able to organize data and develop pest-monitoring information for daily field notes;
- Candidate should be a self-starter and must have good organization skills;
- Must possess good communication skills and willingness to learn new concepts and ideas; and,
- Physical requirements include regular travel on foot for 6 to 8 hours daily for field scouting; work will be outdoors in hot and dusty field often on uneven terrain. Must be able to lift and carry packages of at least 20 pounds in weight.
COMPENSATION.
- Annual compensation offered is $ 42,000.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Lindsay, CA 93247: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person