Nursery Specialist

  • Location: China - Yunnan
  • Job Family: Research & Development
  • Time Type: Full time
  • Job Requisition ID: R0007016
  • Experience Years: 0-3 Years of Experience
  • Employee Type: Regular

About the Opportunity

Are you a Chinese national studying in the US, eager to kickstart your career back home in China? Driscoll's is actively recruiting talented individuals like you to join our team in China. This opportunity is specially designed to harness your academic prowess and global perspective, offering a platform to excel in a thriving professional environment. Be part of our innovative journey and make your mark on the future of berries in China. Apply today to kick start your career and unleash your potential with the world's largest berry company! Under the direction of the Nursery Supervisor, assists in the Nursery management of Nursery projects in China. This position has primary responsibility for operating, coordinating and implementing all activities involved in Nursery management.

Responsibilities

  • Understand experimental designs, procedures and techniques, follow Nursery standard operation procedures

  • Responsible for the Nursery daily management, assist supervisor to carry out the production plan

  • Crop growth management, timely and effective processing plant diseases, insect, pests, and the weather disaster emergency, etc.

  • Responsible for the normal operation of Nursery equipment, including equipment maintenance, security, etc.

  • Implement Driscoll’s safety policy, assure a safe working environment and advocate safety compliance

  • Ensure the security of Driscoll’s confidential information and proprietary varieties.

  • Follow Company policies and practices while representing Driscoll’s in an ethical and business-like manner in all interactions with employees, governmental agencies, growers, customers, etc.

  • Performs other duties as instructed by supervisor

Candidate Profile

  • Eligible to work in China

  • Currently studying for or recently graduated from a university in the U.S. or another country, majoring in Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Horticulture Engineer, Horticulture, Agronomy, and related areas

  • Hand-on experience in nursery and production is preferred

  • Knowledge and skills in seedling production; pest, disease, and weeds control; soil, fertilizer, chemical application

  • Good work ethic, indignity, honesty, hard work, proactive, responsible

  • Good communication skills, be able to work independently and in a team environment

  • Must be willing to learn new skills to support personal and professional growth

  • Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and related data base tools

  • Proficiency in both Mandarin and English (written and verbal)

  • Passion for agriculture and innovation

About Driscolls

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.

Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.

Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.


Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.

Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.

Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.