What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Field Technician position at Matrix Sciences International Inc?
Are you looking to progress in your career with a fast-growing food safety and AgSciences company? Are you a hardworking, collaborative team member ready to hit the ground running and get the job done? Then we are looking for you!
What we do:
Matrix Sciences provides a uniquely comprehensive scope of laboratory, advisory, research, AgSciences and data management services that support our customers’ confidence in bringing safe, quality food to market.
The Matrix Sciences Agriculture lab in our Tulare, CA location performs testing of soils, plant tissue, irrigation water, manure/compost, and animal feed materials.
Why it matters:
This facility provides lab and field services throughout the Central Valley and Western state region. The analysis provides valuable data for agronomists, viticulturalists, animal nutritionists and ecologists to evaluate and advise the Ag Industry to manage crop production inputs, to benefit food quality and limit environmental impact.
Role Summary:
The Seasonal Field Technician will be responsible for the collection of agricultural samples throughout the region. This position must ensure that the sample is collected correctly and from the correct location, while properly managing their time each day.
What you’ll do:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Collecting agricultural samples correctly and in a timely manner.
- Label collected samples correctly to ensure the prep department can properly identify and login samples.
- Verify drop box samples are all present and have proper paperwork if available.
- Communicate with the manager on field conditions, situations, and discrepancies.
- Communicate with the manager on status throughout the workday and at the end of the workday when they are headed back to lab and every sample was completed.
- Supports and complies with all Company policies, Quality Systems and Health & Safety programs.
What you have:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Establish & maintain good working relationships with team.
- Positive outlook with the ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Ability to walk long distances.
- Lift/carry soil samples as walking. (5-10lbs).
- Sitting in car for extended periods of time.
- Valid driver’s license.
Compensation:
- $18-19
Location:
- Tulare, California
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a seasonal full-time position, hourly non-exempt. The schedule for this position is M-F 6am-3pm, with occasional Saturdays. Required daily overtime during the busy season. Schedules may be adjusted according to business needs. The duration of the seasonal role is April-October.
EEO Statement
Matrix Sciences International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Matrix Sciences is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees. We treat all employees and applicants in conformance with both the spirit and letter of federal, state, and local employment discrimination laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. The Company makes all employment decisions without regard to a person's race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform services membership status or any other characteristic protected by law. Discrimination, retaliation, or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.
Salary : $18 - $19
