Tech Service Rep I – Pace International LLC
Pace International LLC (Pace) collaborates with growers, packers, and agricultural organizations around the world to develop innovative sustainable solutions that enhance, protect, and preserve freshness, safety, and quality of horticultural crops.
With a strong footprint across the Americas and a distribution network across main agricultural regions in the world, Pace is the leading provider of sustainable postharvest products, technologies and technical services that protect freshness of horticultural crops, while maximizing efficiencies in packing operations.
Pace is a wholly owned subsidiary of biorational crop protection company Valent BioSciences LLC, a Sumitomo Chemical Company.
General Description:
As Technical Service Representative (Tech Rep) you will provide technical support to customers through monitoring, troubleshooting and correcting application of Pace products to maintain fruit quality, meet Maximum Residue Level (MRL) restrictions and food safety requirements.
Along with Pace products, Tech Reps are to also monitor, identify and formulate solutions to fruit condition issues including decay and physiological problems.
Expected to work closely with Field Service Technicians, Equipment Technicians and Account Managers to ensure proper application of company products and that customer needs are met.
Assist with trials when help is needed.
Principal Responsibilities:
Monitor the application of fungicides, wax, sanitizers, and all other Pace products
Collect fruit and liquid residue samples
Monitor fruit condition, decay, resistance, and sanitation practices in packing facilities
Understand operational aspects of Pace equipment in fruit packing facilities
Monitor Pace equipment in packing facilities and report any issues
Keep daily records of visit to packing facilities
Gain knowledge of MRL database and stay abreast to industry changes
Complete all paperwork in a timely manner
Assist with trials when extra help is needed
Maintain positive relationships with Pace employees, customers, and other contacts
Maintain company vehicle (including servicing and cleaning)
Other duties may be assigned by Technical Service Manager
Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum education - High School diploma
Experience with tree fruit production, postharvest experience and /or field agriculture.
Computer literate including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Outstanding people skills - you will have significant interaction with customers
Mechanical aptitude for light application equipment
Clean driving record mandatory
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Spanish language skills a plus)
JOB DETAILS:
Hourly range: $18.
00 - $22.
00, profit sharing unavailable
Type: Full-time, Temporary
Schedule: generally, M-F
Pace International is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.
We celebrate the unique differences of our employees that drive curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
All are welcome to apply!
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