Temporary Field Checker

WHO WE ARE

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing, just to name a few.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Field Checker is responsible for scouting fields for insects, diseases and weed pressure. This position also performs leaf and soil sampling of fields and assists the sales team in promoting products to help each team member increase their number of growers and expand their market share.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Obtains soil and leaf samples for the sales team.
• Checks all crops for insects, diseases and weeds.
• Maintains insect traps and monitors them on a timely schedule.
• Records and files daily reports on all crops.
• Inputs records and reports into the computer system to monitor results.
• Makes small deliveries.
• Required to drive a company vehicle.
• Maintains company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
• Agricultural background is preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle. Must be able to meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position will be in an office setting and outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Temporary positions at Helena are eligible for Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan that offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day.
• Three year vestingon company matchwith 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.

For more detailed information about our benefits visit us at helenacareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.