What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Field Technician (Greenwood, MS) position at Simplot?
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
A seasonal field technician inspects farmers’ fields and records and reports weed, insect, disease and other observations of crop health. This is an important role to help farmers make timely, informed and economical decisions to maintain their crops.
Key Responsibilities
- Walk Fields of customers often in order to monitor crop health and identify issues to make recommendations of herbicide, pesticide or mechanical control methods.
- Perform yield estimates throughout the growing season to provide customer with projections.
- Establish routes schedules and other organizational tools
- Use knowledge of growth stages in crops in order to predict potential problems during that stage of the growing season
- Identify and diagnose types of infestation or disease.
- Report to crop advisor status of fields and make recommendations.
- As appropriate for the business: blending, delivery, delivery/transport and setup of equipment, equipment maintenance, inventory management, sales planning, customer data management, etc.
- As appropriate for the business: Soil sampling, plant sampling, product testing, product applications, and field scouting in production agriculture areas. Assisting experienced salespeople/crop advisors with crop care/turf care activities to also include computer input of application tracking, scouting reports, and other spreadsheets as needed.
- Participation in educational opportunities as identified and assigned by management.
Typical Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Relevant Experience
- Some knowledge of agriculture and/or horticulture.
- A farm background (or some experience on a farm) and/or in the landscape/golf industry preferred.
- Skills: Ability to operate 4-wheel drive and/or ATV vehicles off road or on farm roads.
- Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office programs.
Requirements
- Preferably enrolled in courses working towards PCA license or other agricultural program
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to operate 4-wheel drive and/or ATV vehicles off road or on farm roads.
Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job Requisition ID: 22164
Travel Required: None
Location(s): SGS Retail - Greenwood
Country: United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **
