Corteva Agriscience · 2 hours ago
Shadehouse Technician - IPM
Waimea, HI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$58K/yr - $63K/yrCorteva Agriscience™ is seeking a Shadehouse Technician for Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The Technician will manage pests and plant health to ensure a successful crop of high-quality seeds, while performing various duties in a safe and efficient manner.
AgricultureFarmers MarketFarming
Responsibilities
Monitor plant health, scouting for pests and disease
Prepare and apply crop-protection products according to the label
Operate small machinery (e.g. weedwhacker, small mowers, backpack sprayers, blowers, etc.)
Perform all work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with experiment instructions, research protocols, company policies, and regulations
Help produce and use maps, labels, envelopes, and tags
Communicate regularly and openly with the team and supervisor
Participate in protocol development and process improvement programs (safety, efficiency, effectiveness)
Support all center-wide goals and initiatives. Interact and assist other projects at the location as needed
May be asked to supervise contingent workers or serve as a crew lead for full-time staff
Qualification
Required
High School diploma
Ability to do work independently and problem solve
Willing and able to serve as a pesticide handler
Ability to obtain certification for the use of full-face mask or other respiratory protection equipment
Willing and able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 lbs of weight
Willing and able to complete repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and arms; stand and walk for prolonged periods; stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch, with or without reasonable accommodations
Willing and able to work in warm conditions and in variable environments
Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Ability to read and communicate in English and work in a team of diverse cultural backgrounds and languages
Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle with a trailer
May be required to work on weekends, various locations on the westside of Kaua'i, holidays, and overtime when needed
Able to work a 40 hour-per-week schedule, starting as early 4 AM or ending as late as 8 PM, depending on conditions
Preferred
Agricultural or horticultural experience
Ability to operate forklift
Benefits
Paid vacation
Paid sick-leave
Paid family-leave
401(k)
Medical and dental insurance
Paid time off
Well-being pay
Paid holidays
Excellent parental leave
Competitive retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Company
Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability.
Founded in 2019
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.7B2025-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-05-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2019-06-03IPO
Leadership Team
Dave Johnson
Automation Coordinator
Stefano Turati
Global Regulatory Leader and Business Partner - Herbicide
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