What are the responsibilities and job description for the IPM Sprayer Lead position at Backyard Farms, LLC?
Full-Time Shift: 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm; Monday – Friday; Occasional Saturday if needed
Hourly Rate: $21/hour
Primary Responsibilities:
- Duties include mixing and applying chemicals. Operating spray machines.
- Daily monitoring and scouting of pest and disease in the
- Be able to do an early detection and identification of pests and
- Maintain insect traps in designated areas of the greenhouse and do weekly trap counts of
- Proper management and distribution of bios (live insects or mites) according with instructions of the Grower.
- Follow IPM protocols of pest and disease
- Compiling IPM and conventional reports for management
- Verification of pest and disease infestation
- Variety recording and verification of
- Ensure cleanliness, adherence to all food safety policies and procedures and organization within the greenhouse.
Education/Background Requirements:
- Previous experience in greenhouse or produce environment
- Has an active State of Maine Pesticide Applicators License.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Be willing to Training will be provided on pests and disease identification.
- Basic knowledge on insects, and pests is
- Pest & disease identification
- Good verbal and written English/Spanish is an asset.
- Must be honest and forthcoming, flexible, reliable, respectful to others, and
- Ability to work extra hours as needed to complete the scout and bio program of the 6 days per week in season.
- Must be team
Working Conditions:
- Greenhouse Environment, where the temperature averages 70°F and background noise approaches 70 dcbs.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Stand for extended times, walking on concrete and uneven surfaces, twist/bend at the waist.
- Be comfortable with heights of 10 – 15 feet while working on raised trolley platform.
- Must be able to work around bees.
- Ability to wear respirator. Wear protective coveralls.
- Ability to work during off hours to address emergency conditions or situations that may arise.
We are pleased to offer the following Benefits:
- Paid weekly
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401K
- Paid time off
- Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
Experience
Preferred- Has an active Pesticide Applicators State of Maine License
Salary : $21
