First-line Supervisors Of Farming

Job description

This application covers: the production of onions, sweet potatoes, asparagus, beans, corn, sugar beets, mint and row crops.
The worker must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable and can transport workers, crops and equipment.
Supervisor Duties:
Manage and coordinate employees for farm work and laborer positions and farm equipment operator job duties.
Direct and coordinate, through subordinate supervisory personnel, the activities of workers dedicated to the production of agricultural crops. Directs and coordinates worker activities such as planting, watering, applying chemicals, and harvesting. Coordinates cultivation activities with management, human resources, agronomy department, equipment maintenance, packing house and other related departments.
Examples of supervisory duties are:
• Ensure tasks are completed and arrive at job sites on time.
• Make sure employees follow all rules set by the employer
• Make sure they are maintaining and cleaning living areas
• Notify appropriate staff of housing issues so they can be addressed
• Make sure the home is cleaned regularly
• Ensure vehicles are cleaned and fluids checked regularly
• Notify appropriate personnel of vehicle issues so they can be addressed
• Manage H2A employee time clock to ensure hours worked are recorded correctly
• Manage transportation to and from work and grocery stores once a week
• Disciplinary writing and record keeping for employees
• Check the location of workers several times a day
• Notify appropriate personnel of any injuries so they are reported and managed appropriately
• Ensure employees have the proper equipment to do their jobs, as well as track equipment and maintenance
• Coordinate with farm management to ensure the correct number and correct employees are in designated areas
• Language translation for farm management
• Manage the location, stock, cleanliness and number of portable toilets with work equipment
• Manage record books for food safety
• Monitor heat/climate for work crews and adhere to guidelines

During harvest, workers will drive harvest vehicles.
Please see Addendum C

Special Requirements

The lifting requirement is 50 pounds. For anything over 50 pounds, the worker can ask for help lifting objects.
Workers must possess the physical strength and stamina necessary to repeat the harvesting process throughout the workday.
Workers must work at a sustained and vigorous pace and make good faith efforts to work efficiently and consistently that are reasonable under the weather and all other working conditions.
Workers may never ride on agricultural equipment not designed for work-related driving purposes or any other equipment intended for non-passengers unless directed and authorized by the employer or supervisor.
If light duty is assigned for a worker's compensation injury, the worker is expected to return to work and perform the light work upon the advice of a doctor and the worker's compensation insurance company.
Please see Addendum C