Temporary, Contractor, Part-time
Agricultural Science, Agriculture, Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Disease, Driver's License, Pest Control, Team Player
This is a part-time, seasonal position with a work schedule of generally Monday - Wednesday 8 AM - 5 PM. The exact hours are subject to weather, due to some field work being weather dependent. The approximate assignment timeline for this role is April 1, 2026 - September 15, 2026.
Monitor cranberry beds for insects,diseaseand weeds
Conduct routine insect sweep net samples and counts
Visually inspect commercial cranberry beds
Change pheromone traps/baits weekly
Calculate percent in-bloom and out-of-bloom
Collect insects and weeds for grower reference and identification
Required
Documentaccurateand precise field notes
Work in all seasonal weather conditions
Pass a background check and driver's record check
Preferred
Efficiently learn and operate IPM software
Communicate effectively with growers and IPM supervisors
Construct maps and summary reports
PhysicalRequirements
Must be able to liftlow to medium weight (10-30lbs) materials on an occasional basis.
Requirestheability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Requirestheability todrive ina car for long distances orextended periods of time.
Assume awkward positions in the courseof working include but not limited to reaching overhead, twisting, bending over,and/orworking from a laying position.
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.
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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.O
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.