Nursery Pest Scout

Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit.

Overview:

Nursery Pest Scout is responsible for monitoring the greenhouse growing area and crop, checking for signs and symptoms of pests and diseases. This position will implement measures and apply biological controls to minimize the risk of damage to a plant and its fruit, and ensure quality produce is available to meet company standards.

Here's what you'll do:

• Monitoring and scouting of pests and diseases
• Reporting and drawing data of infestation, infection and deficiency levels on frequency set by Production Manager
• Monitor efficiency of products used for control measures through method determined by PM
• Verification of pest and disease infestation trends
• Execute on all biological programs as set by PM
• Assisting in trials on new products for pest control within the nursery
• Procurement and ordering of all materials needed under supervision of P.M. for scouting purposes. Includes timely orders and PO to be filled out properly
• Maintaining up to date records and reports for Nursery and County information, such as PURs, SDS sheets, and a monthly updated list of Chemicals in the storage room
• Actively participate in the execution of all sprays in and/or around the nursery as needed
• Place pick up and keep count of insect traps
• Other nursery tasks will be assigned time to time
• Actively engaged in 5S upkeep and philosophy

Here's what you'll bring to the table:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption
• Pesticide Handlers Licenses desired or ability to obtain in first 2 month of work
• Good communication verbal/ written in both English and Spanish
• Ability to work alone without close supervision and in group settings with excellent teamwork attitude
• Well organized and self-starter
• Related work experience with pests desired
• Knowledge of horticultural pest and disease identification
• California Driver's License preferred
• To effectively meet the demands of the position, travel up to 50% may be required
• Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Ability to help/assist calculates for pesticide application rates
• Excellent record keeping skills
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must have manual dexterity to preform computer skills and operate equipment

Hourly Rate: $20.25 

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time
• Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

Why Choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. 

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com. 

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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