Pest Control Adviser

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Grimmway Produce Group is seeking a Pest Control Adviser in the Mt View Farming Division, working with staff to utilize sound Integrated Pest Management practices in organic vegetable production. Whether you are a current GPG team member looking to grow your career or a professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in agriculture, this position offers the chance to contribute to one of the world’s largest carrot and organic vegetable grower, packer, and shippers.

• Work with staff to utilize sound Integrated Pest Management practices in organic vegetable production.
• Conduct field assessments, pest monitoring, and control planning.
• Maintain records, data collection, and reporting.
• Travel approximately 40% of the time during Fall and Winter months.
• Maintain a valid California Agricultural Pest Control Adviser license and drive safely.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences or related field, required.
• Valid California Agricultural Pest Control Adviser (PCA) License, required.
• Thorough knowledge of agricultural pests and their control in organic and conventional systems, required.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software and ability to learn internal record‑keeping and data collection software.
• Attention to detail, thoroughness, and good analytical skills are a must.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with a clean DMV driving record.
• Must pass pre‑placement drug/alcohol screen, physical, and functional capacity evaluation.

• 3–5 years of field experience.
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA).
• Curious, highly focused, tedious personal nature with the ability to interact with farmers.

• Competitive salary ($68,640 - $90,000 / Yearly Salary). Actual compensation will be determined by factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and market data.
• Competitive and comprehensive benefit package including vacation, sick, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, FSA, tuition reimbursement, scholarship program, subsidized gym membership, free on‑site personal training, wellness activities at company gym, employee vehicle purchase/lease programs, discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California, continued learning and development, family events, and work‑life balance.

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Farming