First-line Supervisors

Job description

First-line supervision and coordination of agricultural workers performing nursery/greenhouse work. Under the direction of Farm management will assign tasks, coordinate, and monitor crop production operations. Teach workers techniques such as nursery/greenhouse work, planting, cultivating, or harvesting and the proper use of safety measures. Train workers to safely operate equipment. Guide or demonstrate modifications and repairs of equipment and machinery. Adhere to work schedules coordinated by farm managers. Follow production requirements, and conditions of equipment and supplies. Keep records of personnel actions. Properly utilize the employer's electronic time keeping system.

First-line supervisors have no authority to directly hire or discharge workers. However, first-line supervisors may be instructed by farm the management to give warnings or take disciplinary action against workers not following protocols.

Special Requirements

The employer may conduct a drug test post-hire at the employers' expense upon reasonable suspicion after a worker has been involved in an accident while working. The job requires a minimum of 6 months of agricultural experience working in a greenhouse overseeing crews handling mechanized and manual tasks. Crew supervisors are responsible for overseeing that farmworkers perform manual tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Employer-paid pre-employment and post-hire drug testing/criminal background check required. Workers must have either a U.S. CDL license with a Class B and Passenger Endorsement or a Mexican/International CDL - Digital Mexican License with A and B Endorsements. Must be eligible to apply for a Farm Labor Contractor Employee certificate within 30 days of hire.