The Wonderful Company

Company Description

With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. Wonderful Orchards is a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands which include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, and JUSTIN Wine.

Job Description

Wonderful Orchards is looking for a temporary Nursery Scout. The nursery scout works with the Pest Control Department and pest control adviser(s) (PCAs). The primary duties are to scout the nursery and provide information from the field to the PCA(s). This information is crucial to the PCA(s) in forming written recommendations for crop protection and nutrient programs.

Functions include but are not limited to the following. Must be able to move freely between tasks depending on workload, season, etc.

• Monitor and analyze nursery stock for insects, weeds, nutrition deficiencies, and disease identification.
• Complete daily scout reports.
• Inform PCA(s) and field management teams of any problems or irregularities in the fields being monitored.
• Assist on research projects as requested.
• Gain familiarity with the life stages of crops and the entire farming operation.
• Monitor effectiveness of control measures used.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Any related combination of training and experience in agriculture
• High school degree or GED preferred, but not required.

SPECIFIC KNOWELDGE AND SKILLS

• Consistent attendance and reliability
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask.
• Active problem-solver and results-oriented
• Exhibit safety conscious behavior for self and others
• Consistent, accurate quality and quantity of completed work.
• Strong grasp on how to observe for typical damage symptoms that are caused by pests and pesticides.
• Knowledge of insect, mite, and weed identification.
• Knowledge of agricultural chemicals
• Understanding of crop requirements and production practices
• Ability to organize, write and file field data.
• Basic computer/technology skills
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Valid California Driver’s License and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Pay Range: $18.25/hour - $18.75/hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience. 

Additional Information

Why chose Wonderful?

Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards are part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

• We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.
• We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
• We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.

Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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