Field Checker

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Sublimity (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Earned Wage Access

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC in Sublimity, Oregon, is seeking a Field Checker to scout crops for insects, diseases and weed pressure, and to collect soil and leaf samples for the sales team.

You will maintain insect traps, record daily crop data, make small deliveries, and provide excellent service to internal and external customers while adhering to safety policies. A high school diploma and valid U.S. driver''s license are preferred/required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Legal ability to drive Helena vehicle with U.S. driver’s license.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain soil and leaf samples for the sales team.
• Check crops for insects, diseases and weeds.
• Maintain insect traps and monitor them on schedule.
• Record and file daily crop reports.
• Input records into computer system to monitor results.
• Make small deliveries using company vehicle.
• Maintain company vehicle.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Follow leadership directions and job duties.
• Reliable and regular attendance required.

Skills

MS Office

Agricultural background

Driver's license

English proficiency

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Field Checker is responsible for scouting fields for insects, diseases and weed pressure. This position also performs leaf and soil sampling of fields and assists the sales team in promoting products to help each team member increase their number of growers and expand their market share.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Obtains soil and leaf samples for the sales team.
• Checks all crops for insects, diseases and weeds.
• Maintains insect traps and monitors them on a timely schedule.
• Records and files daily reports on all crops.
• Inputs records and reports into the computer system to monitor results.
• Makes small deliveries.
• Required to drive a company vehicle.
• Maintains company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
• Agricultural background is preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position will be in an office setting and outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
• Employees are eligible for paid time-off and holiday pay.
• This position is eligible for overtime pay.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits visit us at helenacareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.