Integrated Pest Management Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY :

Responsible for executing the Pest Control Program. Schedule applications maintain and order chemicals, fertilizers, biologicals and supplies. Continue development of the IPM program. All tasks are subject to Growers and General Manager approvals. The position requires knowledge of pest and disease problems that may affect crops and knowledge of techniques to control pests and diseases. Must understand greenhouse dynamics and operation. Must remain current on all Federal and State safety requirements and maintain compliance within the department. The position requires an Oregon private pesticide applicator license.

SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION :

1. Schedule Applications :

• Facilitate weekly scheduling of applications and plant health care requests.
• Maintain and update computer databases.
• Ensure all information meets safety regulations for all hazardous chemicals.
• Coordinate with Safety Officer and Operations Manager to keep SDS current.
• Maintain companywide SDS, perform periodic audit for full compliance.
• Coordinate updates of Hazcom program with Safety Officer.

2. Training :

3. Ordering :

4. Approving timesheets :

5. Supervision :

CHEMICAL APPLICATION :

1. Schedule applications :

2. Regulatory compliance :

3. Inventories :

4. Spray application process :

IPM / PEST & DISEASE IDENTIFICATION :

Oversight of IPM Specialist and able to perform the following :

a. Coordinate the sampling of plants and soils for nutrient analysis and disease identification, as requested by Growers.

b. Record keeping :

ESSENTIAL SKILLS :

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $33.00 per hour

Expected hours : No less than 40 per week

Benefits :

Compensation Package :

Schedule :

Ability to Commute or relocate :

Work Location : In person