Pest Control Advisor

Thewonderfulcompany; Lost Hills (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wonderful Company is seeking a PCA to build and maintain nutrient and crop protection programs for our crops, coordinating with farming teams across pistachios, almonds and pomegranates. This role requires monitoring orchards for pests, nutrition and disease, and advising on application schedules and materials.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, ordering materials, reporting at ranch meetings, and staying current with pest control information.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience to obtain a PCA license.
• 1 year minimum working in an agricultural environment.
• Experience using GPS and farming sprays equipment.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor orchards for insects, weeds, nutrition deficiencies and disease.
• Assist with crop protection schedules and material recommendations.
• Coordinate nutrients and crop protection materials applications.
• Track quantities of materials applied and coordinate ordering with Procurement.
• Forecasting and budgeting for future crop year.
• Attend weekly ranch meetings and report PCA updates.
• Stay updated with new pest control information.

Skills

GPS usage

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Outlook

Education

PCA license

Qualified Applicator License (preferred)

CCA (preferred)

CNMP (preferred)

California Driver's License

Tools

GPS hardware/software

Farming management software

Job description

Summary of Position

A PCA is responsible building and maintaining nutrient and crop protection programs for our crops. A PCA is also responsible for coordinating with the farming teams to implement and execute crop protection and nutrient programs. PCA works with three different types of crops: pistachios, almonds, and pomegranates.

Duties & Responsibilities

Functions include but are not limited to the following. Must be able to move freely between tasks depending on workload, season, etc.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitor and analyze orchards for insects, weeds, nutrition deficiencies, and disease identification.
• Responsible for crop protection which consists of assisting various farming departments with written recommendations and schedules using software applications.
• Responsible for plant nutrition which consists of coordinating when and what type of nutrients and crop protection materials to apply on the orchards.
• Track and record the quantities of nutrients and crop protection materials applied to the orchards.
• Responsible for ordering materials and communicating with the Procurement department to ensure the appropriate quantities are ordered and delivered on time for future applications.
• Forecasting and budgeting for future crop year.
• Consistently monitor field conditions including but not limited to weed pressure, insect pressure, crop phenology, etc.
• Responsible for attending weekly ranch meetings to report PCA updates as needed, as well as remain informed with updates from other departments.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, shall, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
• Needs the educational and/or experience requirements to obtain a PCA license.
• 1-year minimum working in an agricultural environment
• SPECIFIC KNOWELDGE, AND SKILLS
• Experience using Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
• Thorough understanding of farming and ag spray equipment
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Competent in utilizing software-based farming management systems.
• Proficient computer/technology skills necessary for the role.
• Ability to plan, lay out, and supervise the work of supervisors and crew leaders in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Stays up to date with new pest control information to improve the company's operations.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred, but not required.

Certifications and/or Licenses

• PCA License
• Qualified Applicator License (preferred)
• CCA (preferred)
• CNMP (preferred)
• Valid California Driver's License and have a satisfactory driving record.

Pay Range: $80,000-$90,000. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Why choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards are part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com , or follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr .

We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.

We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.

We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.

Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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