Operations Associate-Irrigation

Job Title:

Operations Associate-Irrigation

Job Location:

Davis

Contract type:
Permanent

Job Description:

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co‑operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state‑of‑the‑art research facilities enable us to work side‑by‑side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application.

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to:

• Plan irrigation schedules accordingly and accurately enter irrigation data in Excel.
• Work closely with Farm Manager on developing farm plan and executing daily activities.
• Use farm equipment in daily activities including tractors, forklifts, backhoe and other farm machinery while respecting safe operation procedures.
• Apply agrochemicals and fertilizers used in the routine production of vegetable crops.
• Assist Farm Manager in scouting for diseases, pests and weeds, and produce weekly and monthly tracking reports on field irrigations and Ag. Pumps.
• Coordinate and oversee field contract and seasonal labor activities to ensure efficient field operations.
• Monitor and maintain the drip irrigation systems.
• Oversee, manage and maintain the fruit processing waste water system.
• Maintain station grounds, including spraying weeds, landscape maintenance, painting buildings, and general cleanup.
• Execute other operational support activities as required.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear PPE where required.
• Attend all safety meetings and strive for zero accidents.

• Routinely maintain and service irrigation pumps and equipment.
• Repair other station equipment and any infrastructural needs as requested or required.

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 1 to 5 years general farming experience.
• 1 to 5 years’ experience in irrigation techniques and planning.
• 1 to 5 years’ experience with crew supervision.
• 5 years’ field operations experience in research or production setting.
• Pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain highly desired.
• Valid and clean California driver’s license.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a must.
• Basic computer skills preferred (Excel, Outlook, ADP).

The rewards of working here:
You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food.

Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well‑being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position.

It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for diversity and inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.

HM.CLAUSE offers a strong compensation and benefits package to its employees:

• Competitive salary ($32 - $39/hr)
• Comprehensive benefits choices (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Work/life balance (12 paid holidays per year, +1 floating holiday per year, paid shutdown holidays, progressive time off starting at 80 vacation hours)
• Company covered benefits (Company paid life insurance, long term care, long and short‑term disability)
• Wellness benefits (Family EAP, Telehealth and mental wellness services)
• Internal career progression (Learning environment, promotions from within, paid annual training, tuition reimbursement)
• Welcoming environment (Business casual attire; open door…