Agricultural Field Technician

Agricultural Field Technician

Location: Salinas, CA

Travel: 50-100% depending on the growing season

About the Company

Mori is a fast-paced anti-food waste Series B startup on a mission to create "More Food, Less Waste", by transforming the food, agriculture, and packaging industries. Leveraging the unique properties of silk protein, Mori creates an all-natural food ingredient and coating which slows down the spoiling process of perishable foods. Our products can be integrated at any time from farm to shelf, allowing food producers, processors, and retailers to deliver more and higher-quality food to consumers. With Mori, we can fundamentally change the food system by reducing our reliance on plastic packaging, reducing food and packaging waste, and increasing efficiency across the supply chain. We are a team of passionate people who never stop learning and believe in our collective ability to have a positive impact on the world by delivering on our mission.

About the Role

Mori is seeking a Field Technician experienced in both commercial field operations and research trials with a focus in leafy greens. The role is based out of our Salinas, CA office, but will require regular (50-100%) travel throughout California, Oregon, Arizona and Nevada depending on the growing season.

What You Will Do

• Execute transfer and application of Mori Silk product during leafy green harvests

• Execute pilots of new and current products with new produce growers, including information gathering

• Work collaboratively with various operational and R&D functions at Mori

• Assist in report generation from new data packages when relevant

• Assist in the design of pilot activities with Mori crews to be implemented with new grower partners

• Support the scaling and service activities with various grower partners as directed

• Interact with our internal FSQ teams and aiding in data gathering or SOP adjustment when necessary

• Interact with external FSQ teams when relevant

• Represent Mori in a technical and operational capacity in-field with customers and partners

• Participate in handoffs between product development and commercial activities

• Contribute to a highly enthusiastic, respectful, "roll up your sleeves" and welcoming environment

• Travel to relevant growing regions as needed, expecting frequent and consistent travel, particularly seasonally

• Work overtime, including overnights and weekends, depending on the location and harvest schedule as needed

• Additional responsibilities as assigned based on business needs