First-line Supervisors Of Farming

Job description

Work under this contract will consist of thinning, weeding (using a long-handled hoe), and hoeing fields, harvesting various row crop vegetables such as Iceberg Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Napa Cabbage, bok choy, Celery, and Brussels sprouts.
The worker must possess a valid driver's license Class C, be insurable, and be able to transport workers 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:
• Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.
• 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
• Ability to generate the work order in worker's area of responsibility independently, and ability to calculate anticipated production by field and by workday.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Willingness to work extended hours during peak seasons and adapt to changing weather conditions or urgent operational needs.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in record-keeping, data analysis for crop yields, and reporting on daily operations is required to ensure optimal farm performance.
• Continuous Learning Attitude: A commitment to staying updated on the latest agricultural trends, technologies, and regulations by attending workshops, seminars, or pursuing relevant certifications , at employer’s expense.
• During harvest, workers will drive harvest vehicles.
• Responsible for vehicle maintenance tasks, including fueling and cleaning.
• Must check and maintain vehicle safety features and perform minor repairs or routine maintenance as necessary.

General Labor: weeding, cleaning garbage around the fields, moving sprinklers, drip tape.
Packing, grading & sorting products.
Packing line workers: sort produce from conveyor belt for proper sorting while in the fields. Harvest and prepare for packing.
Machine/equipment operator: able to operate machinery, including tractors, as directed and trained by supervisory personnel.
Forklift operator: single/double, individuals should be able to operate a forklift to load pallets of packed product into refrigerated trucks as directed and trained by supervisory personnel.

Special Requirements

Variable weather conditions. All work must be performed in a manner that exhibits Generally Accepted Practices (GAP) and the utmost food safety at all times.
Verifiable work experience is required.
Employee may drive a 5-passenger truck. Employee may pick up workers from different housing sites/pick up points and takes them to an assigned work site and at the end of the day takes them back to the housing site/pick up point. To drive farmworkers, the Employee must possess a valid drivers license (state-issued) and must be able to pass a Class C Driver's
License, Physical exam, and register as an FLCE driver.
The employer will be responsible for the cost of the Physical Exam and the registration as an FLCE driver (if any). The Drivers License and FLCE Certificate are job requirements.
Minimum of 12 months of Agricultural Experience