Agricultural/Field Pest Control
Company: Lakeside Foods
Location: Appleton
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Lakeside Foods is a family-owned company providing wholesome
foods to enrich people's lives through food. We are a culture that
pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion,
confidence and commitment. We are strongest together - valuing
collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable
change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful
environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. And there's
a seat at the table for you.GENERAL SUMMARY:Supervise the spraying
of all processing crops for weeds and insects. During the
off-season, involvement with updating and keeping current all
pesticide/fertilizer records, SDS booklet, Sustainable Ag Program.
Overhaul and repair of machinery and vehicles used in field
operations.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Focus on working
safely and working to keep all those working around you
safe.Maintaining good grower and company relations.Contracting
acres with growers for processing crops.Engage with the supervision
of seed variety selection, seed germ updates and seed
distribution.Supervise the planting of crops as directed by the
Agricultural Manager.Scout fields daily during the growing season
to determine weed populations and crop diseases.Check insect traps
daily to determine insect populations.Determine how to treat and
spray fields.Direct contracted spraying services, used for
processing crops for weeds, insects, and diseases.Maintain an
organized seed and chemical inventory, as well as an accurate
record of the inventory.Sample processing crops for maturity and
defects as directed by the Agricultural Manager.Assist in training
new field department employees.Be available to assist the harvest
crew at the time of harvest.Repair/overhaul farm shop
equipment.Must have and maintain a clean driving recordMaintain the
work area in a clean and orderly manner.Notify the Field Department
immediately if any unsafe or potential hazards are found. Take
prompt action to correct conditions if within capabilities.May
perform other duties as assigned by management.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Knowledge:Preferable to have some experience
in an Agricultural pest management program.Must be licensed or
capable of becoming licensed by the State of Wisconsin as a Custom
Pesticide Applicator.Must have strong interpersonal skills to
ensure good grower relations.Should have specific knowledge of the
pests which may affect processing crops, and should be familiar
with the detection and control methods for such pests.Must have a
working knowledge of Microsoft Windows programs, Outlook, Word, and
Excel.WELCOME TO RANDOM LAKELocated right along Highway 57, Random
Lake is a safe and healthy place to raise a family with things that
families can do and enjoy each and every day. From festivals,
outdoor music, and other opportunities such as the lake, fishing,
boating, running, and biking there is something for everyone no
matter what time of year!IND3Lakeside Foods welcomes people of all
backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being
an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our
heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based
on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age,
gender, disability, marital or veteran status.M/F/D/V
Keywords: Lakeside Foods, Appleton , Agricultural/Field Pest Control, Other , Appleton, Wisconsin
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