Job Description

Job #37090

An established industry suppler to grower/shippers is in growth-mode and seeking a licensed PCA to add to their team.

• This position will be responsible for identifying pests, making recommendations, and delivering integrated solutions to grower/packer/shippers in order to maintain or improve the quality, freshness, and shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetables.
• This position is based in the Southern California Area, with relocation assistance available. (Call or apply for specific location).

Position Responsibilities Include

• Make routine visits to customer facilities to identify pre and post-harvest pests through observation and evaluation of fruit/vegetable quality and operational procedures.
• Make recommendations on treatment plans based on findings to improve product quality and yield.
• Maintain thorough records.
• Provide technical support and training to employees, farmers, and technicians as necessary.

Position Requirements

• MUST have a valid CA PCA license OR the ability and necessary requirements completed to obtain CA PCA license within first 6 months of employment.
• 2- 5+ years of pre-harvest or post-harvest experience handling chemicals and working with chemical application systems for fresh fruit/ vegetables.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, agronomy, agribusiness, horticulture or related field of study.

 

Please contact Brandi Boehme, bboehme@producecareers.com

Job Categories: Agronomy, Crop Science. Job Types: West Coast. Job expires in Endless.

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