Specialty and Metal Sprayer jobs in California

Description

Company: Growers Transplanting, Inc.

Job Title: Sprayer

Job Classification: Regular, Full Time 

Job Status: Hourly, Non- Exempt  

Reports To: Grower

Location: Gustine

Job Summary: 

Participates in the operation of spraying and applying chemicals for insect and disease control Have a general knowledge and experience applying pesticides.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

• Work closely with the Assistant Growers to decide which plants are going to be treated.
• Revise plants before spraying (e.g. plant condition and wetness).
• Have full knowledge and understand the chemicals measurements before starting applications.
• Must post all Spraying signs before they spray.
• Must be mindful about the job quality being performed and be conscious about how to spray plants.
• Label plants after application has been completed.
• Assist in Irrigation and plant rotation as needed.
• Assist in getting rid of weeds with a hoe, and by spraying herbicide.
• Must be able to operate a tractor to be able to move application equipment.
• Work responsibly and safely at all times. Report unsafe or hazardous conditions immediately.
• Perform any other related duties are required or assigned.

*The expected pay range that we reasonably expect to pay for this position is $17.50 to $19.00. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors. (Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors) 

Requirements

Requirements

• Education- Equivalent to four years high school or GED.
• Years of Experience- 7 to 11 months related experience and/or training.
• Must be able to pass respirator use requirements.
• Need to be willing to take a blood test when needed.

Physical Requirement Addendum

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform infrequent/long periods of standing, stooping, bending, walking, grasping, climbing, pulling, pushing and carrying of objects up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision.

*This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed in the Position Summary are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees interested in learning more about the essential duties and responsibilities of this position should complete the Position Interest Form and submit it to the Human Resources Department.