Farm Operations Technician

7050 Kaumualii Hwy, Kekaha HI

Description

Leading Agriculture Forward One Field at a Time Hartung Brothers Incorporated is a family owned and operated agribusiness. We have been developing a wide range of solutions for agriculture's producers and processors alike since 1975. Hartung Brothers offers agriculture contracts for vegetables and seed corn to both farmers and processors. As an agri-business company engaged in agriculture, Hartung Brothers currently has the following temporary seasonal employment opportunity available at our Kekaha, HI location (Kauai): Farm Operations Technician (Temporary Seasonal Non-Exempt) Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Description of Duties: • Assist with irrigation hook up, pipe repair, volunteer monitoring, drip removal, inventory of parts, and liquid fertilizer applications. • Proven ability to work independently for long hours at a time. • Adheres to all schedules and timelines set by the Irrigation Lead and Technicians. • Must have working knowledge of health and safety standards in a multifunctional work environment. • Candidate MUST be a self-motivated and detail-oriented person with high drive to be able to focus in a high tempo environment with ability to adapt to changing situations on a daily basis. • Other opportunities include but are not limited to pest management, planter maintenance, quality compliance and documentation, safe operations of equipment, row crop cultivations, field surveying, establishing cover crop and field road maintenance. • This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a seasonal position with a start and assignment end date (October 2021 - by/before April 2022); seasonal workdays are Monday through Friday. Maybe required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Experience: 1. High school diploma or equivalent 2. Basic computer knowledge 3. Valid driver’s license required Preferred Education and Experience: 1. Demonstrated success in a similar agricultural role. 2. Working knowledge of iPad/Data Collection Devices. 3. Ability to operate a vehicle on public roads. 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 to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. This may include mandatory overtime, weekends, and occasional holiday work during the season.