Job Description
Company: Rocket Farms, Inc.
Job Title: IPM Support
Job Classification: Regular, Full Time
Job Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Department: Growing
Report To: Grower II
Location: Half Moon Bay, CA
Date: February 2025
Position Summary
The IPM Support role is essential for providing daily assistance to the Growing department. This position focuses on pest management activities, including trap placements, pest identification, and recording and reporting findings to the department Grower. Additional responsibilities include supporting various growing activities.
Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)
- Regularly inspect and replace pest traps, document pest presence and activity levels, and report findings to the Grower.
- Assist in greenhouse sanitation activities, such as removing webs and sanitizing growing areas.
- Maintain accurate records of daily tasks related to growing activities, including fertilizer application, sanitation, and pest management.
- Assist with application of biological controls, irrigation and calibration of equipment.
- Perform other related or assigned duties as needed.
Requirements
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Experience)
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years in a horticulture position or related field.
- Ability to work cross-functionally.
- Proficient in MS Office Business (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
- Excellent problem solver, team player, detail-oriented, multi-tasking, and well-organized.
- Ability to work long hours and some weekends as requested, especially during peak season(s).
- Ability to work cross-functionally and in team settings.
Physical Requirements
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities 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.
*The compensation range for this role is determined by factors such as location and required skills. The salary range provided reflects the lowest to highest amount we reasonably anticipate paying for this position at the time of posting. Compensation is influenced by labor market conditions and various factors, including but not limited to: the prevailing minimum wage in the area, relevant education, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, sales or revenue targets, and business needs. It is not typical for a new hire to be offered the highest end of the salary range. Pay decisions are made based on the unique circumstances of each candidate and position. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and other benefits to eligible employees.