Field Soil Sampler – Ag Research & Cane Ops

United States Sugar Corp; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Sugar Corporation is seeking a Field Sampler to support soil sampling across approximately 25,000 acres in South Florida. The role requires independent work, strong communication, and adherence to safety and environmental policies.

You’ll prepare samples for lab analysis, coordinate with the Ag Research & Development team, and help advance our fertilizer program through data collection and field observations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of agriculture experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Working knowledge of all components of agricultural operations would be a plus.
• Must be able to function independently, demonstrate flexibility and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other management staff.
• Good communication skills – requires the ability to effectively communicate verbally and written.
• Must be able to handle and coordinate multiple duties of an urgent nature.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open lines of communication with supervisors and Ag Research team regarding goals.
• Prepare soil samples for lab analysis as required.
• Communicate sampling plan daily so soils lab and Chief Soil Scientist can provide fertilizer recommendations.
• Participate in yearly sampling schemes for seed fields.
• Participate in yearly leaf tissue sampling to check fertilizer program efficacy.
• Assist Ag R&D team in field operations when sampling is not required.
• Assist Ag R&D scientists in experimental implementation and data collection across disciplines.
• Maintain communication with Research team and Area Managers to promote teamwork.

Skills

Agriculture experience

Communication skills

Driver's license

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

United States Sugar Corporation is seeking a Field Sampler to support soil sampling across approximately 25,000 acres in South Florida. The role requires independent work, strong communication, and adherence to safety and environmental policies.

You’ll prepare samples for lab analysis, coordinate with the Ag Research & Development team, and help advance our fertilizer program through data collection and field observations.