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Corteva Agriscience Shadehouse Technician - IPM in Waimea, Hawaii
Description
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!
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.
Qualifications
What Skills You Need:
High School Diploma/GED
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.
Willing and able to work shift work.
Willing and able to work overtime/weekend/holidays when needed.
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 in office 5 days a week.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $24.30 - $26.50 hourly. 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.
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 (https://careers.corteva.com/2024-hawaii-benefits-guide)
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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.
Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:
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