First Line Supervisor Of Farming

Job description

Employer will inform worker of daily tasks/orders and worker will be responsible for communicating the necessary information to team members. Worker will need to have a valid driver’s license with proper endorsements to assist in worker transportation. Occasional forklift or equipment driving, van driving, frequent stooping/bending and walking is required. Worker must have a strong understanding of verbal and written Spanish. Worker must have extensive knowledge in general farm and greenhouse activities to train crew, maintain daily operations, and meet productivity standards.

Worker will observe job performance and provide training to team members as needed, including training to team members for production that does not meet productivity or quality standards. Training includes English and/or Spanish verbal instruction, written employee discipline, time off, or other coaching or instruction to teach team member to work more efficiently. Report any worker disputes to Employer and assist in resolving them.

Worker may use cellphone to communicate farm management in English and/or Spanish.

Worker may be required to log information into the appropriate computer or tablet/smart phone. Worker will be responsible for marking, tagging and recording accurate counts of product appropriately or assigning an employee to do so. Worker must ensure team members are complying with all food safety rules and policies and report all violations to Employer.

Worker will be responsible for providing team members with the necessary supplies and tools (company supplied) needed for daily work, cleaning equipment, vehicles, containers, and buildings. Worker will assist all team members in completing tasks as needed. Worker will be responsible for informing Employer of any damage to the equipment, vehicles, tools, or supplies. Worker will repair tools as needed to keep them in good working order. Worker must be able to lift 65 pounds.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:
• Oversee daily operations.
• Assign and oversee team leads at times where multiple crews are in operation.
• Assign and ensure employees are completing job tasks and documenting completion on required paperwork in English and/or Spanish.
• Supervise employees to ensure compliance with food safety processes and initiatives.
• Ensure that production goals are met on a daily basis.
• Manage traceability processes on agricultural harvested product (paperwork/stickers).
• Train employees on cleaning procedures and ensure compliance.
• Supervisor will engage in agricultural activities as needed.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Complete and/or collect daily Vehicle Checklists from drivers.
• Monitor and document materials used daily, complete Materials List and turn in to Employer.
• Assign work assignments to crews and start work.
• Monitor work quality and efficiency.
• Complete all necessary forms at the end of the workday (as requested by employer).
• Ensure cleaning/sanitizing procedures are followed and documented.
• Ensure employee compliance with workplace rules.

WEEKLY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Monitor job trailer materials and communicate to Employer to ensure timely replenishment to limit low/out of stock levels.
• Verify worker timecards for accuracy and completeness.
• Track worker level job tasks and hours offered/worked.
• Weekly inspection and preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Transport workers to and from work sites, store and bank.
• Pick up workers time sheets and turn in weekly on time.

Perform worker housing inspections ensuring housing rules are being followed. Turn in weekly inspection reports to Employer.

Special Requirements

Job requires worker to complete Supervisory duties in general strawberry and garden field work, vineyard labor, hand harvest of apples, grapes, garden produce and strawberries. Employer will provide instructions and training on specific job duties.

Experience Requirement: 8 verifiable months of supervisory experience in commercial agriculture in fruits or vegetables required, in addition to 6 years of verifiable commercial agriculture experience in production of fruits or vegetables. Basic verbal and written comprehension in Spanish is required. Applicants must furnish job references from recent employers within past 5 years establishing acceptable prior experience.

Drug testing done at employers expense and not utilized as pre-employment tool.