Operations Associate-Irrigation

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application.

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to:

Farming Operations

• Plan irrigation schedules accordingly and accurately enter irrigation data in Excel.
• Ability to work closely with Farm Manager on developing farm plan and executing daily activities.
• Use farm equipment in daily activities including tractors, forklifts, backhoe and other farm machinery while respecting safe operation procedures.
• Apply agrochemicals and fertilizers used in the routine production of vegetable crops.
• Assist Farm Manager in scouting for diseases, pests and weeds. Responsible for weekly and monthly tracking reports on field irrigations and Ag. Pumps.
• Coordinate and oversee field contract and seasonal labor activities to ensure efficient field operations.
• Monitor and maintain the drip irrigation systems.
• Oversee, manage and maintain the fruit processing waste water system.
• Responsible for periodic organizing and maintenance of station grounds (Including but not limited to spraying weeds, landscape maintenance, painting buildings and general cleanup)
• Execute any other operational support activities as required.
• Always follow all Safety Procedures and wear PPE where required.
• Attend all Safety Meetings and strive to have zero accidents.

To be considered, you will need:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• 1 to 5 years general farming experience.
• 1 to 5 years’ experience in irrigation techniques and planning.
• 1 to 5 years’ experience with crew supervision.
• 5 years’ field operations experience in Research or Production setting.
• Pesticide applicators license or ability to obtain highly desired.
• Possess a valid and clean California Drivers’ license.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a must.
• Basic Computer skills preferred. (Excel, Outlook, ADP)

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.

We are a company with a supportive culture and leadership. We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world’s food supply and support the farmers that grow them.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be driving cars, trucks, or other equipment. This position will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Wear appropriate work clothing and footwear suitable for agriculture environments, including open fields and greenhouses. Wear weather appropriate clothing and closed-toe, slip resistant shoes or boots. The employee may need to walk on uneven ground, work near equipment or machinery. The noise level that is typical of this work environment is moderate.

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