Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc., is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one which the people of TKI find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.

If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, working alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, then TKI is the right place for you.

Role Description:

We are in search of a Contract  Farm Technician, to support the Farm Manager at the Crop Vitality (CV) Research Farm in Dinuba, CA.

Please Note: This will be a 3 to 4 month assignment paying $18.00 per hour- Full Time

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide support at the Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. – Crop Vitality Research Farm enabling TKI-CV Agronomists to conduct high quality, in-house research on TKI’s portfolio of crop protectants and fertilizers.
• Under the direction of the Station and Farm Managers, operate and maintain the TKI-CV Research Farm orchards, vineyards, fields, buildings, grounds, equipment, construction projects, environmental, health and safety and toxic waste management matters.
• Ensure facility operations are in compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations and TKI policies.
• Organize land preparation, field mapping, seasonal crop planting, maintenance and replacements in coordination with research projects and goals of the TKI-CV Agronomists.
• Follow health and safety programs as required by federal, state, regional and local laws and regulations and TKI policy to insure a safe working environment for all employees, contracted labor and guests.
• Maintain the proper licenses and certifications needed to operate farm equipment and apply pesticides and fertilizers on the research farm.
• Assist the Farm and Station Managers coordinate health and safety meetings for Research Farm staff, TKI-CV employees and guests.

Key Knowledge Skills and Behaviors:

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of experience in operating and maintaining farm equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm machinery, tractors, forklifts, pesticide sprayers, fertilizer applicators, direct seeders, transplanters, etc.
• Ability to operate and maintain multiple types of irrigation systems and plumb them for fertilizer injections
• Ability to work with little supervision while working on projects throughout the facility.
• Ability to work with researchers on multiple projects within a season or over multiple years.
• Ability to be an effective team member and demonstrate initiative to meet annual project goals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus but not required.

Key Metrics Areas:
•    Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced research setting that can change due to seasonality, research needs or project constraints.
•    Ability to improvise and adapt when challenges arise in order to complete projects and meet deadlines.
•    Ability to identify and report issues with field and greenhouse plantings, irrigation systems, machinery and other relevant equipment needed for research.

Why join TKI:

• Work/life balance
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Learning, development and team work
• Community involvement/outreach
• Challenging and meaningful work