Shadehouse Technician – Integrated Pest Management


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Job Title: Shadehouse Technician – Integrated Pest Management
Location: Waimea, HI, West United States, USA

Company: Corteva
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Chemical, Pesticide and Fertilizer
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description:

Who We Are, and What We Do:
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - solving the world's food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. 

Corteva Agriscience has an opportunity to join our Population Development team in Waimea, Hawaii, as a Shadehouse Technician for Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The Technician performs day-to-day tasks managing pests and plant health to meet quality, quantity, and timeline targets. Candidates must be comfortable using computers and mobile devices as well as working both indoors and outdoors. Most importantly, they need a collaborative attitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality. This role may supervise contingent workers and lead activities. This full-time position includes an excellent benefits package that begins on your first day of employment: paid vacation, paid sick-leave, paid family-leave, company match to 401(k), medical and dental insurance, and much more!

$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS!

What You'll Do:

  • Observe health of plants, interpreting and reporting any abnormalities:
    • Take notes, collect and organize agronomic data.
  • Prepare and apply crop-protection products according to the label and proactively check for potential risk to crop.
  • Perform hand weeding, and operate yard machinery (e.g. weedwhacker, small mowers, etc.).
  • Perform all work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with experiment instructions, research protocols, company policies, and regulations.
  • Help produce and use maps, labels, envelopes, and tags.
  • Communicate regularly and openly with the team and supervisor.
  • Participate in protocol development and process improvement programs (safety, efficiency, effectiveness).
  • Support all center-wide goals and initiatives. Interact and assist other projects at the location as needed.
  • Supervise contingent workers and serve as a crew lead for full-time staff.
  • Promote positive work attitudes and harmonious relations.
  • May be required to work on weekends, various locations on the westside of Kaua'i, holidays, and overtime when needed.
  • Availability to work an 8-hour schedule starting as early 4 AM and ending as late as 8 PM.

What Skills You Have

  • High School Diploma
  • Ability to do work independently and problem solve.
  • Willing and able to serve as a pesticide handler.
  • Ability to obtain certification for the use of full-face mask or respiratory protection equipment.
  • Willing and able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 lbs of weight
  • Willing and able to complete repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and arms; stand and walk for prolonged periods; stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Willing and able to work in warm and cold conditions and in variable environments.
  • Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to read and communicate in English and work in a team of diverse cultural backgrounds and languages.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.

What Makes You Stand Out:

  • Agricultural or horticultural experience
  • Ability to operate forklift

Relocation assistance not offered for this position.
VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This positions is required to work onsite 5 days a week.

Benefits - How We'll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - ?Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

The salary range for this position is $50,169.00 to $59,321.00.

This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

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Job Post Date: 11/27/24
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