Coordinator

Examining crops for pests and growth stagesAdvise Red Gold of field StatusAdvise Growers of Production needsField & Equipment techniquesSoil & Fertility testingSpray NeedsPost Pack evaluationsGreenhouse SupervisionInspection of growing plantsTray CountsAssist in Varietal DevelopmentConduct Test PlotsCoordinate Experimental Field TrialsMiscellaneous Projects, as assignedProperty and grounds maintenance (mowing, weed spraying)Snow-plowingVarious other projectsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE4 year degree in Agriculture preferredIn lieu of a four year degree, 5 or more years of field experience will be requiredExposure to computer, accounting, and management classes2 years’ experience in Agriculture farming, fertilizer, seed, or chemical sales1 year supervisory experienceCertified Crop Advisor (CCA) employment not contingent upon certification, but will be a requirement to work towards certification while working at Red GoldKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESComputer proficient MS OfficeFlexibleAble to work well with all types of peopleAble to convey knowledge to others effectivelySUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESDirect :

NoneIndirect :

Growers, scalehouse and grading personnel during fresh packPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONSTo perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWhile performing the duties of this job : The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time whether that be sitting or standingThe employee must be able to use fingers to constantly operate a computer or other type of office equipmentThe employee in this position must be able to regularly walkThe employees must be able to use hands to handle and feelThe employee must be able to reach with both hands and armsThe employee must be able to visually detect, perceive, or recognize in near and far distancesThe employee must be able to converse or convey with other individualsThe employee may occasionally be required to crouchThe employee may occasionally lift / carry items as heavy as 25 poundsOther : Able to travel 3-4 days / week during the Spring months frequent overnight travelAvailable to work a flexible work scheduleAble to commit to extended hours during pack / harvest season.Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Functional Expert

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subjectDedicated

Dedicated

Required

Bachelors or better in Agribusiness Management or related field.Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Last updated : 2024-04-06