OUTSTANDING BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability coverage, along with retirement benefit 401K (with employer match), Vacation, and Sick leave.

THE COMPANY:

PrimusLabs, a global leader in food safety for the fresh produce industry is in search of a Sampler to support our teams in Yuma, AZ, and Salinas, CA. For nearly 30 years, PrimusLabs has been a trailblazer in all aspects of produce food safety, offering the most extensive range of microbiological and pesticide testing services available to agricultural and other food industries, domestically and abroad. We offer dynamic solutions from laboratory testing, field sampling, and supply chain management throughout the produce world.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking a food sampler used to walking several acres in the produce fields to join our team-oriented environment of food professionals in Yuma, AZ and Salinas, CA. The positon will move with the growing seasons of the Arizona and California produce. The individual’s home base will be in Yuma. This person will be at their home base for approximately 5-6 months out of the year, and at the traveling base 6-7 months (housing & per diem provided while at traveling base). Yuma’s season is typically end of October through March. Training provided. For insurance purposes, must be 21 years or older and have a cean DMV record (required). Company vehicle with company insurance and company phone provided. Must have open availability to work any of the following schedules: early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays and/or overtime.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability and desire to work outdoors during inclement weather conditions on a regular basis
• Able to work long hours and overtime
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, carry (up to 35 pounds) over a variety of terrain
• Ability to walk long distances (several acres in the course of a day)
• Ability to transition with the growing seasons (6-7 months working in Salinas, Ca. and 5-6 months working in Yuma, Az.). Length of time can vary depending on growing season.
• Map skills (can read maps/GPS coordinates and find fields in remote areas)
• Previous experience in an agricultural related field (walking fields) desired
• Current personal auto insurance, and a clean DMV record
• Dependable, trustworthy, self-motivated, strong work ethic, quick to learn
• Organizational & time management skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce field & facility sampling for the local/Yuma areas with GPS tracking (15 to 60 GPS points per acre dependent on protocol)
• Sample according to company Standard Operating Procedures
• Availability when needs arise
• Company vehicle and insurance provided. Company vehicle and equipment maintained and kept clean
• Efficiently strategizing work day
• Detail and correctness of paperwork
• Communication with client field and Dispatch staff

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• produce field: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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