Openings in: Florida
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Schedule and coordinate weekly activities with Manager.
- Coordinate daily and weekly activities according to plan with Assistant Growers, Operators and other employees as assigned.
- Coordinate all daily activities with Manager and Harvesting Supervisor.
- Organize, report, and manage employees’ workload.
- Responsible for conducting training sessions and promoting teamwork.
- Accurately assess employees’ performance weekly.
- Coordinate and execute chemical spray and fertility programs.
- Responsible for monitoring and securing all processes in planting, weed control, pest control, fertilizations, irrigation, and other miscellaneous activities. Must be able to analyze data and make recommendations.
- Responsible for maintaining work areas clean.
- Responsible for keeping all data and paperwork updated daily.
- Responsible for maintaining compliance with all government and customer requirements, including GMP procedures, internal/external audits, food safety and workplace safety requirements.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS – Strong leader with proven results in crop knowledge, soil management, fertilization, weeds control, and/or IPM. Bilingual English + Spanish.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Yes – Supervises 8+ employees, works with Supervisor to monitor needs for training and development and advises on Hiring, Discipline and Terminations.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE – Associated degree in agriculture or related area or 5+ years of experience in agriculture.
COMMUNICATION SKILL LEVEL - Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Must be able to read and write effectively. Daily written reports, email correspondence and other administrative paperwork will be required.
COMPUTER SKILLS – Should be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
CERTIFICATIONS and/or LICENSES REQUIRED – Must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED - Mechanical Knowledge and agricultural tools expertise. Must know how to operate a tractor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to see, hear, talk, sit, walk, push, pull, twist, lift, squat, and stand. Must be able to lift and carry approximately 50lbs occasionally.
WORK ENVIRONMENT OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to work outdoors in cold, hot, wet and humid conditions as well as inside in the air conditioning. Individual can expect to be exposed to the Sun, wind, soil, rain and various plant and animal life.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- What types of crops do you have experience working with?
- Do you have experience working with leafy greens? If so, what kind?
Experience:
- Farming: 2 years (Required)
- Leadership: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person