Agricultural Sciences Specialist, WI

Ocean Spray

  • Babcock, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 hours ago
Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Agricultural Sciences Specialist, WI! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since.The Agricultural Sciences Specialist will be responsible for providing technical expertise and program administration for Ocean Spray’s Agricultural Sciences Program. Your focus will be on investigating innovative agricultural practices to optimize crop yield, quality, and sustainability and supporting related agricultural research projects. You will collaborate with grower-owners and Ag Operations teams to identify and address challenges related to soil health, pest control, and crop nutrition. Additionally, you will stay updated on industry trends and regulations to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in agricultural practices.A Day in the Life...
  • Manage a component of the OSC WI IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Program including the hiring, training, and supervision of seasonal IPM scouts.
  • Assist in set-up and implementation of applied research to address key production, pest management, and environmental needs. Work collaboratively with external (e.g., universities) scientists as appropriate.
  • Execute field sampling programs to support crop estimation, field inspections (supports contract management) and fruit samples for pesticide residue analysis.
  • Be an integral member of our OSC Agricultural Sciences team and work collaboratively with the OSC Agricultural Operations (fruit receiving) network to ensure timely delivery of high-quality fruit.
  • Be familiar with the Cooperative’s rules and recommendations for Grower–Owner conduct in relation to producing and delivering the crop.
  • Review and approve Pesticide Use Reports for individual farms.
  • Attend Grower Industry meetings, workshops, and gatherings and participate on grower industry service committees.
What We Are Looking For:
  • Technical school/training required, bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience in agricultural field​
  • ​​Supervisory experience​
  • ​​Leadership skills​
  • ​​Influential
  • MS Office, Adobe Acrobat​
  • Excellent communication skills​
  • Conflict resolution skills​
Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required) Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred)Work Experience: At least 1 Year of ExperienceBenefits:
  • Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Telehealth services
  • Fertility benefits
  • Transgender benefits
  • 1:1 health coaching and more
  • 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
  • Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
  • Holiday pay for 12 holidays
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Tuition/Education assistance programs
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Scholarship programs for children of employees
  • Parental leave
  • Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
  • Adoption assistance
  • Bereavement leave
  • Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
  • Up to $300 massage reimbursement
  • Employee appreciation events
  • Employee discounts
  • Charitable giving
Who We Are:You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
  • Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
  • Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
  • Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
  • Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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