What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agriculture Specialist position at The Pictsweet Company?
Overview
The Pictsweet Company is looking for an experienced Agriculture Specalist for our farms in the Dyersburg, TN area. The Ag Specialist will support and assist the farm team to grow and harvest our grown in the USA vegetables.
Responsibilities
- Inspects all crops and make pesticide recommendations.
- Maintains all RUP, WPS, and SDS records.
- Researches all available pesticides and new pesticides.
- Supervises soil sampling and makes fertilizer recommendations.
- Supervises field research regarding new products and practices.
- Maintains thorough production records.
- Assist Farm Management in all other day to day operations.
- Responsible for following all applicable safety standards.
- Oversees the handling of safety data sheets.
- Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulations relating to food safety and personnel safety such as FDA, USDA, OSHA, and TOSHA. Complies with all other regulations and laws affecting the company (business law, trade secrets, personnel practices, etc.).
- Follows all Company policies and procedures regarding SOPs, Employee Handbook, Food Quality Policies, GMP Handbook, and HACCP.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Agriculture with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Experience:
- Previous experience in crop production is preferred.
- Must have or obtain Certified Crop Advisor License within 2 years.
Special Skills:
- Must be able to work long hours in a physically demanding environment.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
- Must live within the Dyersburg geographical area as stipulated by the company.
The Pictsweet Company is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/H