Field Horticulturist at Stemilt Growers LLC

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Horticulture, Orchard Management, Crop Yield Improvement, Customer Service, Decision-Making, Leadership, Data Analysis, Communication, Integrity, Innovation, Trust, Humility, Stewardship, Adaptability, Flexibility, Collaboration

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Field Horticulturist Full-Time Agriculture On Site Are you self-driven, with a propensity for integrity and innovation within a team of similarly motivated horticulturists? If you are, we invite you to join Stemilt’s Field staff. Stemilt, a vertically integrated Company that brings wholesome and earth friendly products to families around the world, and the largest employer and pillar for the Wenatchee Valley Community, is looking to become a leading employer, not just in its home valley but around Washington, and the world. If you are an open-minded, continuously learning individual that looks to push the limits, and is beyond ego… This Company is for you. We are World Famous! Join us, you will love it here 😊! Stemilt’s Field Staff are charged with consulting independent growers in horticulture, orchard management and harvest maturity, in order to help increase crop yields, improve crop load management, optimize fruit size and deliver premium edibility to consumers. Stemilt’s Field Horticulturists are expected to deliver extraordinary customer service outward to our growers, and back to the Stemilt team as a whole. Excellent decision-making skills and strong leadership experience are necessary. Additional Responsibilities · Frequent travel throughout Central Washington. · Will be visiting orchards and advising growers on tree fruit horticulture. · Calculate and disseminate crop estimates. Reports to: Horticulture Manager What we bring to your table: · A World Famous! benefits package that includes: o Medical/Dental/Vision insurance o Short- and Long-term Disability insurance o Flexible Spending Account (FSA) o Life insurance o Matched 401(k) o Paid holidays o Paid-Time-Off (PTO) o Performance Incentive Plan · · · An amazing opportunity to create new performance standards and help lead a new team, develop knowledge and new career growth paths. What you bring to our World Famous! Table: Values: Integrity Innovation Trust Humility Stewardship Cultural Norms: Assume Goodwill Personal Accountability Clear Communications Resolve Conflict Experience: · 2+ years’ experience as a field representative. · Experience with cherry, apple and pear production and horticulture Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field or equivalent education and/or related experience. · WSDA Tree Fruit Consultant License · Valid Washington State Driver’s License and safe driving record · Computer skills such as Excel, Word, Oracle · Ability to interact with Stemilt’s network and database · Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills · Ability to analyze pertinent data in a manner sensitive to grower confidentiality. · Ability to interact and connect with all aspects of the Stemilt team. · A commitment to innovation with an understanding for the flexibility, and adaptability that comes along with purposeful change. · A desire to deliver an extraordinary experience at every interaction, in fact World Famous!

Responsibilities

Field Horticulturists consult with independent growers on horticulture and orchard management to enhance crop yields and optimize fruit quality. They are also responsible for delivering exceptional customer service to both growers and the Stemilt team.