Field Sampler

Requisition
818
-Posted
09/29/2026

- Plant Science

- Sugar Cane Operations

- UNITED STATES SUGAR AGRICULTUR

- Research
- Job Location (Country/Region) (1) - State (1)

Employees are our most valuable asset. When we succeed, our employees succeed. Many have an ownership stake in our privately held business through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As we grow, we hire new employees who are knowledgeable, energetic and committed to keeping us on the cutting-edge of our industry. We reward them with challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where safety is our top priority.

Position Status:
Regular, Hourly, Full-Time

Department:
Ag Research & Development

Supervisor:
Research Farm Manager / Research Ag Technician

U.S. Sugar is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide soil sampling responsibilities for approximately 25,000 acres per year for a large commercial sugarcane company in South Florida.

• Maintain consistent open lines of communication with supervisors and Ag Research team pertaining to overall operational and research goals.
• Preparation of soil samples for lab analysis will also be required.
• Communicate with supervisor about soil sampling plan on a daily basis so that soils lab and Chief Soil Scientist can provide prompt fertilizer recommendations for Area Managers.
• Participate in the yearly RSD sampling scheme needed as a routine SOP for all of USSC commercial seed fields.
• Participate in the yearly leaf tissue sampling needed to check the efficacy of the current USSC fertilizer program.
• Assist Ag R&D Team in all research field operations as needed when soil sampling is not required.
• Assist Ag R&D Scientists in all aspects of experimental implementation and data collection pertaining to all disciplines of sugarcane production when soil sampling is not required.
• Maintain consistent open lines of communication with Research team and Area Managers when necessary to promote a team atmosphere between the farms and agriculture research.
• Provide the highest quality professional and technical assistance to each farming entity; maintain professional and courteous relationships with all departments within the company.
• Comply with and enforce environmental regulations, maintain safety rules and standards; must understand and adhere to all US Sugar and Sugarcane Operations Department’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to, safety policies and procedures.
• Attend departmental meetings and safety meeting when scheduled.
• All other duties as directed by management representatives.

• Minimum 3 years of agriculture experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Working knowledge of all components of agricultural operations would be a plus.
• Must be able to function independently, demonstrate flexibility and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other management staff.
• Good communication skills – requires the ability to effectively communicate verbally and written.
• Must be able to handle and coordinate multiple duties of an urgent nature.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is…