Sprayer

Job DescriptionCompany: Growers Transplanting, Inc.Job Title: SprayerJob Classification: Regular, Full TimeJob Status: Hourly, Non-ExemptDepartment: Greenhouse – Various HUBReports To: GrowerLocation: Santa MariaDate: September 2024Job SummaryParticipates in the operation of spraying and applying chemicals for insect and disease control. Have a general knowledge and experience applying pesticides.Essential ResponsibilitiesWork 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 as required or assigned.RequirementsEducation: 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 AddendumWhile 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr