About the Opportunity
One of our primary objectives in this role is to guarantee that all structures are functioning properly and that all machinery has up-to-date maintenance under the supervision of the Lead Supervisor. This goal encompasses various tasks beyond the maintenance department, such as supporting the installation of new irrigation systems and irrigation rotation with colleagues.
About the Department
Our Zambujeira Test Plot is located in Zambujeira do Mar, Portugal, spanning over 2 hectares with more than 20 trials from four different crops (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries). The Test Plot worker plays a crucial role in carrying out essential tasks for the trials, including spray treatments, preparing substrate for planting, trellising, opening and closing window tunnels and doors based on Technical Grower or Lead Supervisor advisement, post-planting operations, pruning plants, putting and taking out shading nets, changing plastic, putting and taking out weeding nets, and harvesting.
Responsibilities:
* Perform maintenance of the plant and spray treatments at the test plot.
* This position requires flexibility to adjust the schedule according to the needs of the test plot, particularly during harvest, spray schedules, and husbandry schedules.
* Assist colleagues in areas noted above, particularly the harvest team, maintenance workers, and irrigation team.
* Provide guidance on several tasks to inexperienced agency personnel.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Assisting on the onboarding of agency staff.
* Carrying out training of agency staff as per written global protocols on harvest evaluation.
* Supporting test plot operation, including pruning, tunnel settings, data collection, and harvest.
* Arranging representative shelf life, brix, sensory, and customer samples to be prepared and delivered on time.
* Providing support with visiting customers, growers, and visitors.
Candidate Profile:
* Education & Training - High School Diploma.
* 1 Year of experience as a field worker.
* Language Skills - Portuguese is necessary, English is appreciated.
* Skills & Behaviors - Good communication skills.
* Moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Exemplary attitude and focus on details.
* Strong team player.
* High ability for progress and development.
* Car driver's license.
* Pesticides spray license.