IPM Sprayer/Scout

Coldwater MI

Description

Primary Function: This individual will work, hands on, monitoring the crops, implement and carry out instructions from the grower. This involves all aspect of crop growing, crop maintenance/spraying, including IPM. Primary Responsibilities: • Daily monitoring and scouting of pest and disease in the Greenhouse. • Be able to do an early detection and identification of pests and diseases. • Maintain insect traps in designated areas of the greenhouse and do weekly trap counts of insects. • Proper management and distribution of bios (live insects or mites) according with instructions of the leadership team. • Follow IPM protocols of pest and disease management. • Compiling IPM and conventional reports for management review. • Monitoring pollination levels and weekly beehive introductions. • Verification of pest and disease infestation trend. • Support other departments as needed. • Variety recording and verification of data. • 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 preferred. Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required • Be willing to learn. Training will be provided on pests and disease identification. • Basic knowledge on insects, and pests is beneficial. • Pest & disease identification skills. • Good verbal and written communication. Spanish is an asset. • Must be reliable, flexible, and respectful of others • Must be team player. Working Conditions: • Greenhouse environment where the temperature may reach 37°C and background noise approaches 70 dcbs. • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. • Ability to withstand periods of heat and humidity. • Ability to work extra hours as needed to complete the scout and bio program of the week. 6 days per week in season including weekends and a couple weeknights for evening sprays.