Chemical Engineer jobs in Twin Falls, ID

Spray Tractor Operator for Chemical Applications and General Labor

This position includes multiple operational tasks involved with a rigorous tree, shrub, and perennial spraying and health programs. The plant material is grown and then sold throughout the intermountain west and beyond for use in landscapes. This position is located in our container operation in Acequia, Idaho. Some crossover with our field trees may happen a few miles away.

This position would include mostly hands on responsibilities with mixing and spraying chemicals on trees, shrubs, perennials, and grasses and others areas as developed and assigned. Other physical work will be required when weather does not permit spraying. This position will assist on production crews doing various jobs during these times.

Plant Health

• Chemical Applications including fertilizers and pesticides with the use of a tractor and other spray equipment.
• Read Chemical labels, mix chemicals according to the label, tank sizes, nozzles and needs. Will be done with the assistance of a Manager.
• Soil and leaf sampling as assigned by a Manager.
• Work closely with Crop Consultants on all chemicals and applications.
• Weed control through chemical, mechanical, and cultural methods.
• Coordinate daily and weekly with the Manager to know and understand plans for upcoming applications.
• Coordinate and plan yearly chemical application schedule with manager.
• Ordering certain chemicals and supplies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned throughout the seasons.
• Scout for and identify insects, disease, and other factors negatively affecting trees with the Manager.
• Hours per day will be depended upon plant health needs. Some spraying may occur late into the night or early mornings.

The actual agreed wage and benefits for this position ultimately depends upon experience. The company does offer to qualifying employees the following: Health Insurance, some Paid Time Off, 401K, & Cell Phone reimbursements. This position works mainly from February - November. During winter months employees are adjusted to various other maintenance tasks throughout the winter. Some employees choose to take the winter months off.

This position reports to a Grower Manager.

This position is an hourly farm position where hours worked are dependent upon the needs of the farm moving all aspects forward with outlined schedules and not jeopardizing the quality and health of the trees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.60 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Chemical Applicators License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rupert, ID 83350: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person