Operations Assistant Jobs in Bend, OR (NOW HIRING)

Location: Bend, Oregon
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite

Join a Global Leader in Sustainable Agriculture

At Suterra, we're changing the future of agriculture through science-based, environmentally responsible pest management solutions. As the global leader in pheromone technology, we help growers protect crops while reducing the use of conventional pesticides.

We're looking for a Regulatory & Environmental Compliance Analyst to join our Global Regulatory Affairs team at our headquarters in Bend, Oregon.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their regulatory or environmental compliance career who wants to gain hands-on experience working with federal and state regulatory requirements, environmental reporting, and product compliance in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

You'll work closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to help ensure our products and operations remain compliant while supporting innovative technologies used around the world.

This position is based full-time in Bend, Oregon. Regular onsite collaboration is an essential part of this role. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available. Relocation to the Bend area is required for candidates who do not currently reside locally.

What You'll Do

As a Regulatory & Environmental Compliance Analyst, you'll support the day-to-day regulatory and environmental compliance activities that keep our products, facilities, and operations running safely and responsibly.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and maintain environmental reports required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Support environmental permitting and compliance activities, including waste management, air emissions, hazardous materials, and chemical reporting.
• Assist with regulatory submissions, product registrations, renewals, and regulatory documentation.
• Maintain permits, certifications, regulatory files, and compliance records.
• Monitor changes in environmental and regulatory requirements and communicate potential impacts to the business.
• Support regulatory inspections, agency requests, and internal and external audits.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure regulatory requirements are incorporated into daily operations.
• Assist in developing compliance procedures, documentation, and employee training materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve regulatory processes and strengthen compliance programs.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, or a related scientific field.
• Approximately 2-5 years of experience in environmental compliance, regulatory affairs, EHS, environmental consulting, manufacturing compliance, or a related field.
• Experience working with or preparing documentation for federal and/or state regulatory agencies such as EPA, OSHA, DEQ, ODA, or similar agencies.
• Experience supporting environmental reporting, permitting, inspections, or compliance documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, agriculture, chemical manufacturing, biotechnology, food production, or related industries.
• Familiarity with pesticide, chemical, or environmental regulations.
• Experience participating in regulatory inspections or compliance audits.

You'll Be Successful in This Role If You

• Enjoy working with technical regulations and detailed documentation.
• Like solving practical problems and finding compliant solutions.
• Can build positive working relationships across multiple departments.
• Are organized, dependable, and proactive.
• Want to continue building your expertise in environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Appreciate working in a collaborative, onsite environment.

Why Join Suterra?

This is more than a field service role. It's the first step in a career supporting growers, advancing sustainable agriculture, and developing technical expertise in one of California's most important industries.

At Suterra, you'll receive:

• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced agricultural professionals.
• Opportunities to build technical skills and grow your career.
• The chance to work with innovative technology that's making agriculture more sustainable.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• A collaborative team that values curiosity, integrity, and continuous learning.

If you're passionate about agriculture, enjoy working outdoors, and are ready to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Suterra is wholly owned by The Wonderful Company

The Wonderful Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is a privately held $6 billion global agribusiness company with consumer brands including Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, JUSTIN and Landmark wines, as well as the Teleflora flower delivery service.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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