Seasonal Field Worker HQ GS Jack Ranch

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The J.R. Simplot Company’s Plant Sciences division provides an exciting opportunity to change the nature of potato breeding and enhance sustainable food production using tools of biotechnology.

As a small group within a large Agribusiness company we seek fun, innovative, and hard-working individuals to help bring new products to market.

We are currently looking for a part-time, seasonal field worker. This individual will support the Agronomic Sciences Team’s efforts by working closely with our Agronomists and other internal groups.

You will assist the Agronomic Sciences Field Team in all aspects of field trialing and data input. In this role, you will assist with the maintenance of field projects and other field related activities throughout the season.

You will be involved in team efforts for compliance documentation related to transport, storage, planting, harvest, and post-harvest management of biotech potato crops.

Cross-functional team collaboration, leadership, concise written and oral communication, organization, and attention to detail are required.

This position is seasonal full-time starting in April and ending in September.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planting, harvest, crop sampling and field observations
• Assist with irrigation as assigned
• Assist with post-harvest management of potato volunteers through mechanical or chemical operations
• Assist with special projects as assigned
• Assist in managing field plots (mowing, spraying, weeding, crop covers)
• Operate farm equipment including but not limited to disking, planting, spraying, cultivating
• Support the Biotechnology Quality Management System (BQMS) documentation and monitoring
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Typical Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Relevant Experience

• Preference for experience in crop production, farming, horticulture or similar
• Excellent verbal, written communications and interpersonal skills are essential
• The individual must be available to travel domestically approximately 20%.
• Valid driver’s license
• An Idaho Pesticide Applicators License is preferred or the ability to obtain one

Job Requisition ID : 19316

Travel Required : Less than 10%

Location(s) : L&L Jack Ranch - Rogerson

Country : United States

The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.