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Farm Specialist - (Brooks, Oregon, West United States, USA)
Company: Nunhems USA, Inc.
Website: http://www.nunhems.com
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Open Til: 03-Jan-10
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Agronomy
Career Type: Research & Development
Job Type: Full Time
Minimum Years Experience Required: 3
Salary: DOE

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Assist Farm Manager with day to day greenhouse growing responsibilities for several major breeding programs and support programs. Responsibilities: *Assist and communicate with project leaders in all areas of greenhouse growing. *Greenhouse management, including: schedule of plantings, drip irrigation, fertilization systems, equipment operation, maintenance/repair/troubleshooting of computerized climate control system, sterilization of greenhouse after each crop, research growing media selection, ordering and maintaining supplies. *Pesticide management to include IPM and pesticide application, maintain pesticide use records and proper posting of applications. *Provide assistance with filling pots and harvest, and supervision of contract labor crew. *Operate forklifts, perform leaf tissue and soil testing on regular basis, and other tasks as assigned by Farm Manager. Educational Qualifications Desired: *Degree in Horticulture/Greenhouse Management or equivalent experience. *Three years of greenhouse growing experience required Skills and Experience Desired: *Knowledge of Wadsworth control system helpful, or other control systems. *Excellent written and oral communication skills. *Computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. *Must be able to obtain Forklift Operator’s Permit. *Pass respirator fit test. *Work closely with greenhouse users. *Fluent in English language required, knowledge of Spanish language helpful. *Must have, or be able to obtain Oregon Private Pesticide Applicators License. *Perform minor mechanical repairs and troubleshoot