Farm Operation Assistant - Axelon Services Corporation : Job Details

Farm Operation AssistantAcampo, CA6 MonthsPay Rate: $25-$27.00This role is qualified for mileage reimbursement if they drive between Esparto and Acampo sites..Job Description :

• Farm Specialist is responsible to supervise the operational work related to the RD Farm. Support activities in an efficient and effective manner to provide the necessary services to the Breeding, Research, Operations, PD and M&S programs and projects.

Major Accountabilities:

• Support activities related to Breeding, Research, PD, and M&S teams under the direction of the Sr. Farm Manager such as tractor work, pesticides applications, irrigations and fertilization.
• Responsible for scouting and crop monitoring, fulfilling a critical role in the IPM.
• Find technical solutions and improvements in the daily activities to ensure efficient and effective support to all programs.
• Use farm facilities in a proper and safe way, following company regulations and guidelines.
• Support internal clients (BRE, PD, M&S) with planting, maintenance, harvesting and evaluations of crops.

Education:

• High School degree with 6 year of experience in agriculture.
• Bachelor's degree with minimum 3 years of relevant experience or related to specific Agriculture Crop Growing

Work experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the areas of farm, agriculture and crop management
• Communicating
• Knowledge on farm equipment operation
• Knowledge on crop management and crop growing concepts (e.g. pest control - irrigation - nutrition) measures and application
• Demonstrated knowledge on farm safety principles
• Detail orientated
• Comfortable communicating and performing in a diverse team
• Valid Driver's License

Required communication skills:

• Preferred bilingual Spanish and English

Qualification : Required to drive to 2 sites: 3 days to Acampo and 2days to Esparto.