Groves Spray Technician - Plant Health

Groves Spray Technician - Plant Health
COMPANY OVERVIEW
IMG Citrus, a leading integrated Citrus grower and marketer is looking for a Groves Spray Technician. IMG Citrus operates as one of Florida's main distributors of fresh citrus. The company is vertically integrated --farming over 5000 acres in Florida, and operating a state of the art Packinghouse, and a 1,000 pallet refrigerated distribution center. Marketing and sales of Citrus domestically and globally is a core competency of the Company and is supported by an in-house sales/marketing team and Company own production of all Florida citrus varieties: grapefruit, oranges and tangerines. The Company is committed to growth of its Florida program through aggressive new plantings, acquisition of existing grove and consolidation opportunities. Another area of fast growth is the summer import program from the Southern Hemisphere allowing IMG Citrus to provide year round citrus to the most demanding customers in the USA and Canada.
IMG Citrus is a subsidiary of IMG Enterprises, a 70 million dollar agri-business headquartered in Central Florida. Ranked the 35th Largest Privately Owned Company in Central Florida (OBJ 2017), IMG Enterprises is committed to building sustainable and innovative businesses that provide meaningful opportunities for employees, partners and customers.
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
Drive, operate, and maintain a tractor/sprayer or similar type of farm machinery to spray citrus groves to control pests, diseases, weeds, and grass. As directed, attach the spraying mechanism to the tractor, properly mix tanks with designated chemicals and spray indicated areas being certain to maintain proper application speed and coverage. Be certain equipment has all safety shields and covers in place before using and follow all safety instructions in handling and storing all chemicals as directed by the manufacturer, the company and Federal regulations. Perform light maintenance and service of equipment and clean as needed. Maintain all chemical application records and logs.
JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operation of all farm equipment.
• Maintain daily spray logs (chemical application records).
• Inspect equipment on a daily basis and report any deficiencies to the supervisor.
• Attach spraying or grounds maintenance mechanisms to the tractor.
• Properly mix tanks with designated chemicals and spray indicated areas.
• Assures that tank mixes are being mixed according to supervisors.
• Mix and load chemicals safely according to company, manufacturer and federal regulations.
• Perform preventative maintenance and service of equipment as required.
• Keep the work area and equipment /supplies clean and in good working order.
• Adhere to and implement all safety requirements and regulations.
• All other duties assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred.
• Prior operation of spray equipment or similar tractor equipment required.
• Pesticide spray experience required.
• Pesticide license required.
• Ability to plan and organize work according to Production Supervisor's orders. Able to prioritize and work within deadlines.
• Effectively communicate and follow instructions.
• Perform simple numerical operations such as counting, reading and writing.
• Must be able to work effectively under time constraints and exercise good judgment under pressure.
• Proactive, capable of multitasking and troubleshooting, finding innovative solutions.
• Basic mechanical skills preferred.
• Detail oriented.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Valid Driver's License with clean MVR a plus.

WORK HOURS & ENVIRONMENT
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 40+ hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Physical Demands

• Able to operate tractor/spray equipment.
• Able to independently lift objects not to exceed 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Able to sit, stand, bend and walk intermittently.
• Regular driving in off road conditions.
• Ability to work extended hours during the day and work on weekends as needed.
• Exposure to outside climate, including extreme heat and cold conditions.
• Must be able to maintain alertness for long periods of time in evening hours.
• Fine hand manipulation and dexterity.

COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DUTIES AT ITS DISCRETION. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE