Ipm Scout

Pure Flavor Farms is a premier grower of high-quality greenhouse-grown products sold to retail and foodservice partners throughout North America and marketed under the Pure Flavor brand.

With growing locations across Canada, USA, and Mexico, we are growing with the world’s finest. Pure Flavor’s® products reach the masses with distribution centers in Leamington, Ontario; Romulus, Michigan; San Antonio, Texas; and Byron, Georgia.

Pure Flavor® is committed to supporting healthier lifestyles by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables that meet our exceptional quality standards. From our flavor-packed fresh vegetables to our innovative operations throughout North America, we are industry leaders with a very bright future.

Our team is dedicated, energetic and ready to make decisions that enable people across North America to live a healthier lifestyle. It isn’t work. It’s a career. And one that has the ability to change lives daily.

We are looking for a IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Scouts to join our expanding greenhouse operations Leamington, ON, Canada.

**Job Summary**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Daily inspect greenhouse crops using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and track threats using GPS technology
- Identify and remove yield limiting threats such as insects, diseases, weeds
- Document and/or photograph all findings; complete inspection reports, and provide reports to Head Grower
- Comply with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, Health and Safety, and company policies and procedures; ensure standards consistently meet expectations
- Other core expectations as defined by the company

**Requirements**:

- Secondary school diploma or equivalent (required); 2-year degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field preferred
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience or equivalent amount of experience and post secondary education required
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
- Strong organizational and time management abilities; demonstrated
- Strong verbal, written and communication skills; proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy as well as consistent follow-through skills
- Ability to work at heights up to 15 feet

**Working Conditions**:

- Shifts are Monday - Friday. Flexibility may be required.
- This role operates in a hot, humid environment, where temperatures range from 80 - 95°F or more depending on the time of year.
- Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product, and reach with hands as well as visual requirements to complete inspections
- The position requires the ability to regularly lift to 30-pounds
- This role regularly requires the employee to work at height up to 15 feet using a platform lifting device or scissor-lift

**If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Hothouse Foods today**

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)