Field Sampler

Primus Group

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Santa Maria, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Field Sampler is responsible for retrieving water, field, and facility samples from various locations while maintaining accurate data entry. They also provide customer service and assist other departments as needed.

Qualifications

This seasonal, full-time Field Sampler position requires a clean DMV record and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills are essential, as is the ability to lift 35 lbs. Bilingualism in English/Spanish and being at least 21 years of age are also required.

Job Description

About the Company: PrimusLabs, a global leader in food safety for the fresh produce industry is in search of a Field Sampler to support our team in Santa Maria, CA. For nearly 30 years PrimusLabs has been a trailblazer in all aspects of produce food safety, offering the most extensive range of microbiological and pesticide testing services available to agricultural and other food industries, domestically and abroad. We offer dynamic solutions from laboratory testing, field sampling and supply chain management throughout the produce world.

About the Position: We have an immediate opening for a seasonal, full-time Field Sampler. Training will be provided. A clean DMV record is required and must be submitted prior to the start of assignment. This position includes the use of a company vehicle, along with company-provided insurance and a mobile phone. (due to insurance requirements, must be at least 21 years of age).

Must be flexible with their work schedule, as sampling may take place during both daytime and evening hours. Work is conducted in the field and at facility locations, often in varying weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and muddy environments). All sampling activities are performed in accordance with PrimusLabs’ Standard Operating Procedures.

$20-21 per hour.

Outstanding Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Life, and Long-Term Disability coverage, along with retirement benefit 401K (with employer match), paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Responsibilities:

- Customer Service

- Data Entry Accuracy

- Retrieve samples from various locations

- Sampling (Water, Field & Facility)

- Assist Other Departments as Needed


Requirements

Requirements:

- Bilingual (English/Spanish)

- Clean DMV record

- Must be at least 21 years of age

- Ability to multi-task

- Excellent telephone & communications skills

- Quick learner

- Detail oriented

- Excellent organizational & time management skills

- Self-motivated

- Ability to lift 35 lbs.

- Ability to read a map

- Excellent work ethic

- Flexible Schedule (Days, Evenings, Weekends, Holidays, OT), with ability to travel on occasion.

Primus Group

PrimusLabs is a testing and data services company for the fresh and frozen produce industry. Our catalog of services includes pesticide residue and microbiological laboratory tests, food safety, sustainability, organic auditing, and data transfer and management services for produce suppliers and buyers. For over 30 years, we have been committed to assisting the industry with their food safety needs in aspects that they request. Service is our top priority and we build programs to suit the needs of our customers daily. We pride ourselves on taking care of your needs to our fullest extent.
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