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Technical Services Representative

Job Description: 

Pace International manufactures and distributes high quality agricultural products that work to maintain the beauty and integrity of processed tree fruit and vegetable commodities and to extend the shelf-life of produce available locally and internationally.

We are expanding our team in Wenatchee, WA and are looking for Technical Service Representatives.

The ideal candidates will have an educational background in areas such as pomology, plant science, horticulture, plant biology, plant pathology, or food science.

The Technical Service Representatives will work with Pace personnel, including plant pathologists, plant physiologists and chemists to ensure our produce is in alignment with quality standards. 

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • Minimum BS degree in horticulture, botany, plant science, biology, plant pathology or related field; Masters preferred
  • Experience with tree fruit production, post harvest quality control and/or field agriculture desirable
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Mechanical aptitude for light application equipment installations or repair
  • Clean driving record mandatory
  • Excellent verbal and writing skills
  • Bi-lingual a plus
  • Occasional overnight travel required
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Directly support Packers by monitoring fruit processing and conditioning lines
  • Monitor and optimize fungicide, cleaner and coatings applications in packing houses
  • Perform routine verification of packing house sanitation practices for prevention of post harvest decay
  • Implement trials for development of emerging Pace products
  • Write reports on trials and packing house monitoring programs
  • Review current and proposed industry practices
  • Maintain positive relationships with Pace employees, customers and other contacts

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