Description

This position is located in Waimea, Kauai

Who We Are and What We Do:
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

What You Will Do:

• Maintain all pesticides and related data generated for spray applications organized.
• Perform and cooperate within a team of employees dedicated to IPM best practices at the field sites.
• Be able to do hand weeding, weed whacker and use small mowers.
• Help perform hands-on training of pesticide application for new employees.
• Calibrate manual sprayers and will keep appropriate documentation.
• Help to perform WPS postings at field level.
• Ensure proper chemical applications and proactively check for potential risk to crops prior to spray execution.
• Ensure pesticides are applied in accordance with label requirements.
• Perform sprayer equipment cleaning and maintenance using established protocols.
• Maintain all equipment in safe operating condition.
• Promote a positive work attitude and cultivate harmonious relations.
• Support all Hawaii Research Center goals and support other projects when needed Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• You have your High School Diploma/GED

What Skills You Need:

• Experience in tropical agriculture and/or horticultural operations.

• Valid driver’s license and able to operate vehicle and bigger machines accurately and safely.

• Basic mathematics, ability to objectively analyze and solve problems, logical reasoning skills.

• Able to read and communicate in English as well as work in a team of diverse cultural backgrounds and languages.

• Ability to read/interpret instructions and carry out tasks in absence of supervision.

• Ability to use computer, tablet, and smartphone.

• Attention to details.

• Work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Tolerance and ability to work long hours in hot environment.

• Often required to stand and walk and work on feet for prolonged periods.

• Ability to apply pesticide with backpack.

• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Flexibility to work evenings (2 to 4 times a week), weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Willing and able to occasionally lift and carry 35-50 lbs. of weight with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Ability to obtain certification for the use of full masks or respiratory protection equipment.

• Ability to keep workplace organized and clean.

• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

• Ability to communicate open and honest with supervisor.

Salary:
The salary range for this position is $24.12 to $33.38 hourly. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted hourly amount for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual hourly wage is determined when an employment offer is made.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
This position does NOT offer a comprehensive domestic relocation package

This role will be on-site at our Corteva location

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $24.12 – $33.38 hourly. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here – Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.