What are the responsibilities and job description for the IPM Scout position at Sunset?
The Ohio Greenhouse Company, a high tech fresh produce greenhouse in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and a member of the Mastronardi Group of Companies, is currently seeking a IPM Scout to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for working hands on, monitoring the crop, implementing and carry out instructions from the IPM. This involves all aspects of the crop growing, crop maintenance/spraying, including IPM.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Be able to do an early detection and identification of pests and diseases.
- Maintain insect traps in designated areas of the greenhouse and do weekly trap counts of insects.
- Daily monitoring and scouting of pest and disease control in the greenhouse, along with crop maintenance and spraying.
- Proper management and distribution of bios (live insects or mites) according with instructions of IPM Lead.
- Follow IPM protocols of pest and disease management.
- Compiling IPM and conventional reports for Management review.
- Verification of pest and disease infestation trend.
- Support other departments as needed.
- Ensure cleanliness, adherence to all food safety policies and procedures and organization within the greenhouse.
Education/Background Requirements:
- Previous experience in greenhouse or produce environment preferred.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Basic knowledge on insects, and pests is beneficial.
- Good verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work extra hours as needed to complete the scout and bio program of the week. (Six work days per week in season.)
- Must be team player.
Working Conditions:
- Greenhouse environment where the temperature may reach 70 degrees Fahrenheit and background noise approaches 70 dcbs.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to withstand periods of high heat and humidity
- Ability to work extra hours as needed to complete the scout and bio program of the week. Six days per week in busy season including weekends and a couple of the weeknights for evening sprays.
We are pleased to offer the following Benefits:
- Paid weekly
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
- Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs
- Opportunities for growth and advancement