First-line Supervisors Of Farming

Job description

The worker must possess a valid Class C driver's license, 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.
●Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several work crews
●May need to check fields for frost and schedule delay start times and adjust work schedules”
●Manage transportation of workers from their housing to various field sites, and other sites according to appointments and/or schedules
•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 H-2A employee time clock to ensure hours worked are recorded correctly. Report time clock issues or hours worked discrepancies to appropriate personnel. Ensure rest and meal breaks are taken on time and report any issues to appropriate personnel
• Disciplinary communication and/or written disciplinary actions of 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
• 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 the 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 of 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 the employer’s expense.
•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.

Special Requirements

Min. of 12 mos. of verifiable Agricultural Supervisor exp. required within past 2 years. Employee may drive a 5-passenger truck. Employee may pick up workers from different housing sites/pick-up points, take them to an assigned work site, and, at the end of the day, take them back to the housing site/pick-up point. To drive farmworkers, Employee must possess a valid driver's license (state-issued) & must be able to pass a Class C Driver's License, Physical exam, & register as an FLCE driver. Employer will be responsible for the cost of the Physical Exam & the registration as an FLCE driver (if any). The Driver's License & FLCE Certificate are job requirements. All work must be performed in a manner that exhibits Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) & the utmost food safety at all times. The worker must attend the required orientation, which time will be compensated. Must be able to understand work & safety instructions in English or Spanish, the languages spoken & written in the workplace