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2-8-2010 JOB TITLE:
Staff Research Assistant II: Food Safety
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist the farm advisor staff in conducting laboratory and field research.
Primary function will be to organize, conduct, and assist on field and
laboratory experiments dealing with food safety and vegetable crops. Assist
with other research programs in plant pathology, irrigation science, and
vegetable production. Supervise other assistants and student helpers.
Specific duties include: design and implement experiments, maintain field
plots, maintain E. coli and other microbial cultures, assay soils and plants
for bacteria and fungi, collect and analyze data, write research reports and
scientific publications, write grants. One year position with possibility of
additional years.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
A bachelor or graduate degree, or work experience, in one of the following areas is recommended: plant or biological science, agriculture, ecology, environmental science, bacteriology, microbiology. Skills and abilities in the following areas desired: design of experiments, data collection and organization, statistical analysis, writing of technical reports and scientific publications, work independently and in multidisciplinary teams. Fluency in Spanish is desirable. Valid California driver’s license required to operate a county vehicle.
TO APPLY:
Please call 831-759-7353 to request an application, or visit
our website at
http://cemonterey.ucdavis.edu We
will not accept a resume in lieu of an application. Return application to
University of California Cooperative Extension – Monterey County, 1432
Abbott Street, Salinas, CA
93901, or fax application to 831-758-3018 by February 22, 2010.
1-26-2010 FOOD SAFETY SPECIALIST
DEPARTMENT:
Production
REPORTING
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the General Manager
JOB TYPE:
Full-time
LOCATION:
Oxnard, California
DATE:
January 20, 2010
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Under a minimum of supervision and direction, responsible for managing,
directing and coordinating food safety practices at ranches, in the yard and
at the cooler. Position will be responsible for food safety trainings and
communication with third party auditors and department staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position includes, but is not limited to:
1.
Monitoring food safety practices at ranches and cooler.
2.
Coordination, communication and follow up with third party auditors, ranch
managers and sales staff.
3.
Keep documentation and accurate records of food safety practices at all
ranches and facilities.
4.
Maintain and update company sanitation practices manual.
5.
Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate safety training sessions to
employees on food safety practices and guidelines.
6.
Implement new food safety protocols to ensure company compliance and make
sure regulations are met or exceeded.
7.
Participate in the Safety Committee to meet company safety goals.
Ideal Candidate
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Degree in agriculture, food safety or related
field.
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Experience with vegetable crops. Leafy green
vegetable experience is a plus.
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Knowledge of food safety laws, regulations,
guidelines and standards.
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Bi-lingual in English/Spanish
Skills Required
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Computer skills including Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Word and Excel
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Bi-lingual in
English/Spanish
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Good communication skills
with ability to build rapport with the sales team, ranch and facilities
managers.
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Self-directed and team
oriented.
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Adaptable and able to
manage multiple priorities simultaneously
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Strong interpersonal
skills to be a conduit to mentor and train employees to ensure company
policies and guidelines are followed.
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Able to manage through
delegation while keeping organized and following up on delegated tasks for
completion in a timely manner.
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Attain high employee moral
while implementing food safety regulations and protocols and holding
employees and departments accountable for protocols.
www.cutncleangreens.com
1-26-2010
FARM MANAGER
DEPARTMENT:
Production
REPORTING
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the General Manager
JOB TYPE:
Full-time
LOCATION:
Oxnard, California
DATE:
January 20, 2010
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Under a minimum of supervision and direction, responsible for managing,
directing and coordinating farming activities in ground preparation,
planting and pest control in order to grow fresh leafy vegetables in
adherence with company quali
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position includes, but is not limited to:
1.
Supervise, direct, hire, train, monitor, review and discipline field
employees to meet production goals.
Implement sound personnel management policies and adhere to
established company personnel policies and all federal and state
regulations.
2.
Plan, schedule, direct, train and monitor tractor drivers in areas that
include ground preparation, planting, cultivating, fertilizing and spraying.
Employ customary, regional and appropriate cultural practices to
assure the highest quali
3.
Manage, plan, supervise, implement and monitor the pre-established crop
planting schedules to meet weekly and monthly sales projections for
consistent, year-round, high quali
4.
Review, direct, coordinate and communicate pest control activities with
company personnel, pest control advisors and affected department
supervisors/managers.
Responsible for company adherence to governmental regulatory requirements,
postings, documentation and reporting for pest control matters.
5.
Manage, plan, monitor and maintain tractors and field equipment in sound
operating condition to secure maximum asset life.
Communicate, coordinate and schedule all equipment repairs and
maintenance projects with the Shop Manager on a daily/weekly basis as
needed. Establish mutually
agreed upon priorities/timetables.
Revise priorities/timetables when emergencies arise.
1.
Investigate, purchase and control material field inventories, to include
seeds, chemicals, fertilizers and other field growing supplies.
Develop vendor relationships to assure available resources within
budgeted program.
2.
Participate in regular production and management meetings to present the
status of crops in the ground, number of acres, crop condition and quali
3.
Develop, monitor and prepare usage logs/reports to record and analyze all
production activities/costs, seed varieties, fertilizers, chemicals and all
cultural practices for each crop planting.
Evaluate processes/costs to determine possible future revisions to
improve product quali
4.
Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate R & D projects involving seeds,
fertilizers, chemicals, cultural practices, etc.
Summarize results and report conclusions and suggestions.
5.
Monitor, evaluate, develop and prepare necessary field production
budgets/costs in job related areas to achieve budgetary goals.
Evaluate and report on actual costs, variances and opportunities for
improvement. Maintain cost
effective operations.
6.
Manage, implement and monitor safe
7.
Plan, organize and maintain clean, safe work areas, fields and ranches.
Keep and maintain clean ranch equipment yards, roads and ditches.
8.
Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.
Ideal Candidate
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Degree in crop science or related field
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Bi-lingual in English/Spanish
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Experience with vegetables. Leafy greens
experience is a plus.
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Knowledge of field production, pest control and
management.
Skills Required
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Excellent interpersonal
rapport to build strong relationships with the production team
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Ability to effectively
plan and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
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Strong communication
skills, both orally and written
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Strong computer skills
with Microsoft Office programs
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Quantitative and
qualitative analytical thinking
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Self-starter with ability
to work well, both individually and with others
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Willingness to learn and
ability to generalize and apply what you have learned
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Develop strong working
relationships with all internal departments and external partners/customers
and vendors.
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Provide successful
production programs and methods to meet the company quality standards and
the company’s goals and objectives.
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Able to manage growing
costs while putting special emphasis on controlling labor costs.
www.cutncleangreens.com
1-8-2010
COMPANY: Pacific Plug & Liner
Job Title:
ENTRY LEVEL GROWER POSITION
We are a young plant nursery located in Watsonville CA and we have an
entry level grower position available. We are looking for someone with a
degree in Horticulture and some experience would be nice but isn't
necessary. This is a great opportunity for someone to work and learn from
an experienced production manager.
Listing of the job can be viewed at
www.hortjobs.com
<http://www.hortjobs.com>
Contact:
Erin Dumller
Administrative Manager
Pacific Plug & Liner
(831) 722-8963 x200
hr@ppandl.net
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12-7-09 Job: Assistant Professor (Extension) Location:Oregon State University/ Central Oregon Agricultural Research Center
Oregon State University Central Oregon Agricultural Research Center (COARC) is recruiting for an Assistant Professor (Extension). This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) 12-month appointment, fixed-term position. A Master’s degree is required, PhD preferred. This position will provide local leadership for the design, implementation and evaluation of applied research projects in potato variety development in coordination with the Tri-State Potato Variety Develop team and other colleagues. The individual will produce, store and ship high quality, disease-free potato seed stocks of breeding clones (at various stages of the selection process), and clones undergoing evaluation in Statewide, Tri-State, and advanced potato variety development trials. Variety development activities will be conducted primarily at the COARC Powell Butte site. Other research may be done at Powell Butte or with grower cooperators in commercial fields as appropriate. Active partners in this program include university, industry and USDA personnel. Potato varieties adapted to the Pacific Northwest are the expected outcome of this work.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefit package includes several options for health/dental/life insurance, retirement, and tuition reduction program (some restrictions apply). Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit an application by visiting website http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/ . Create a user profile and apply for posting number #0005019. Attach a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, documenting relevant qualifications, and transcripts. Applications and nominations will be held in confidence throughout the initial screening process. Names of references may be requested from candidates following the initial screening.
For questions regarding application process or to submit documents that cannot be electronically attached, contact: Richard Affeldt, 850 N.W. Dogwood Lane, Madras, Oregon, 97741, 541-475-7107 or rhonda.simmons@oregonstate.edu . FOR FULL CONSIDERATION APPLY BY DECEMBER 24, 2009.
OSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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12-7-09 Faculty Position Location: Wamego, KS 66547
Highland Community College is seeking a Viticulture Instructor/Vineyard Manager in Wamego, Kansas. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in Viticulture and manage the College’s 2-acre instructional/research vineyard. Other teaching is possible depending on the candidate’s qualifications. Candidates with a Viticulture degree are preferred, but persons with degrees in agriculture, biology, chemistry, botany or enology and an interest in Viticulture are encouraged to apply. Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s accepted.
General Position Duties
-Tenure-track, fulltime faculty position
-Teaching load: approx 8 credit hours per semester, possibly 1-2 credit hours in summer. Teach classes in viticulture and potentially other areas (including online) depending on educational background and interest.
-Year-around vineyard management
-Membership in Kansas Grape Growers and Winemakers Association and seat on KGGWA Research and Development Committee to assist with workshops and/or annual conference
-Annual visit to each KS vineyard/winery to foster relationship with industry partners, recruit students and offer “light” extension services
- Highland CC is a full member of Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA). Attendance at quarterly meetings required.
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11-24-09 PACE INTERNATIONAL
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Position:
Technical Service
Representative -Northwest Region
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Department: Technical
Services |
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Contact: Send resume to
hr@paceint.com;
Attn: Greg Lyons |
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Company Overview:
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Pace International,
LLC is a global leader in the post harvest treatment of fruit.
Our primary focus is delivering advanced technical products and
solutions to the pome, citrus and stone fruit industries. We
serve growers and packers of fruit worldwide. We pride ourselves
on continually bringing new product innovations to the industry
as well as offering our customers technical expertise during the
applications of our products. Specifically, Pace provides
technical assistance to help packers maintain fruit quality as
well as service to ensure proper use of our products. Pace is
introducing critical new technologies such as thermofogging of
postharvest chemicals and cutting edge technology in fruit
coatings and products for the organic market. |
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Position Summary:
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We are seeking
individuals with technical educational background in areas such
as pomology, plant science, horticulture, plant biology, plant
pathology, or food science. This position focuses on Pace’s US
pome business located in the states of Washington and Oregon as
well as PACE’s NW Canada business in British Columbia. This
position is based in Yakima or Wenatchee, Washington. The
individual hired will have daily interaction with outstanding
Pace personnel, including plant pathologists, plant
physiologists and chemists. |
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Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: |
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Directly support Packers by monitoring fruit processing and
conditioning lines
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Monitor and optimize fungicide, cleaner and coatings
applications in packing houses
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Perform routine verification of packing house sanitation
practices for prevention of postharvest decay
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Implement trials for development of emerging Pace products
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Write reports on trials and packing house monitoring programs
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Review current and proposed industry practices
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Maintain positive relationships with Pace employees, customers
and other contacts
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Train Pace distributor sales and technical personnel
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Occasional overnight travel |
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Qualifications:
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degree in horticulture, botany, plant science, biology, plant
pathology or related field
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Experience with tree fruit production, postharvest quality
control and /or field agriculture desirable
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Computer literate including Microsoft Word and Excel
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Outstanding people skills, you will have significant interaction
with customers
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Mechanical aptitude for light application equipment
installations or repair
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Clean driving record mandatory
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Good writing skills
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Fluency in English
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Spanish language skills are a plus |
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11-12-09 SWEET LANE NURSERY Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Sweet Lane Nursery, a beautiful 10 acre wholesale
nursery sitting on 48 acres at the base of Sonoma Mountain, is looking to
hire a company manager experienced in the day-to-day operations. With a
staff of 12 people, Sweet Lane specializes in specimen plant material and we
are looking for a talented individual with nursery and managerial experience
of 5-10 years to take charge of the nursery and help formulate future
growth. Being bilingual (Spanish & English) is essential. Marketing and
sales experience are also required.
Please send resumes to
info@randrpro.com
We are looking to fill this position by the first
of the year. Salary is negotiable and will involve incentives based on
future growth.
Sweetlane Wholesale Nursery
6652 Petaluma
Hill Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: 707-792-5008
Fax:
707-792-5010
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POSITION DUTY STATEMENT
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WORKING TITLE OF POSITION
Native Plant Propagation
Specialist-ARRA |
REPORT UNIT
6603 |
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DIVISION/BRANCH OR CENTER
Los Padres Service District |
LOCATION |
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CLASS TITLE |
POSITION NUMBER |
EFFECTIVE DATE |
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Special Corpsmember |
532-603-6666-970 |
11-5-2009 |
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Direct
Supervision
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SUPERVISION EXERCISED
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Indirect
Supervision
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PSCW |
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Conservationist II |
Effective on the date
indicated, the employee performs the following duties and responsibilities
assigned to the position identified above.
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(Brief description of
important duties. Group
duties in numbered paragraphs.
Use additional sheets if necessary.) |
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100% |
Will work under the direction of Fish Habitat Specialist and PSCW
Dept. on the San Luis Obispo County Native Plant
Propagation/Greenhouse Project (NPPP). |
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Will work under the direction of Fish Habitat Specialist in support
of NPPP to organize and facilitate a work plan to start up a working
native plant propagation nursery.
This may include but not limited to:
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Order materials for
greenhouse restoration and propagation supplies
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Direct greenhouse repairs
and consult with colleagues on propagation design needs
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Irrigation installation
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Collect and plant native
seed and cuttings |
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Manage all facets of day to day operations of nursery which may
include:
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Directing CCC corpsmembers
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Irrigation maintenance
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Greenhouse maintenance
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Compost/soil maintenance
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Plant maintenance |
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Strive to achieve deliverable goals outlined in the ARRA Funded San
Luis Obispo County Native Plant Propagation/Greenhouse Project |
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Train Corpsmembers in proper native plant propagation techniques |
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Attend Stakeholder meetings, attend trainings, classes and
conferences as needed, participate in CCC sponsored activities such
as Unity Days, community meetings, Banquets, etc… |
9-17-09 LOCATION: CORNELIUS, OREGON
Contact info
Bruce Wendland
bruce.wendland@cpsagu.com
fax: (503)640-5973
Description
Develop working relationships with growers in the local area. Provide agronomic recommendations on crops that include but not limited to Crop Protection Products, Fertility Programs, and Soil Amendments. Service the grower’s requirements that may include soil sampling, applications of soil amendments, research plot work and collection of Yield Data.
Qualifications
· Agricultural based experience
· Strong understanding of agronomic crop growing practices
· Existing sales experiences a plus
· Current consultant license
· Valid Oregon Drivers License with good driving record
· Be able to perform physical tasks in a field environment
· Able to operate an ATV
Salary/Benefits-
8-25-09 HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Viticulture Instructor/Vineyard Manager Position available in Wamego, Kansas: Highland Community College is seeking a Viticulture Instructor/Vineyard Manager at its center n Wamego, Kansas. The successful candidate will teach in introductory course(s) in Viticulture and manage the College’s newly created 2-acre instruction/research vineyard. Other teaching is possible depending on the candidate’s degree.
Requirements: Candidates with a Viticulture degree are preferred, but persons with degrees in agriculture, biology, chemistry, or botany and an interest in Viticulture are encouraged to apply. Master’s degree preferred; bachelor’s accepted. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States without sponsorship.
Application Process: To apply, request an application packet from HCC Human Resources, 606 W. Main, Highland, KS 66035; 785-442-6010; egronniger@highlandcc.edu . Please indicate if you would like the application sent via email or through the postal service.
Highland Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.