Job Description:
We grow, harvest, cool, process and ship millions of cartons of fresh vegetables to retailers, wholesalers and food service customers all over the world. What sets us apart is our seed to sales approach. We control the entire process, ensuring consistent high quality produce year round.
We are currently looking for a capable individual to supervise a large-scale harvesting operation as a Harvest Supervisor in Santa Maria, CA!
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or closely related field
- 2-5 years of previous applied knowledge in vegetable production
- Organic experience a plus
- Ability to make independent decisions and solve issues in a timely manner
- Position requires seasonal travel and relocation to Yuma, Arizona during winter operations
- Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
- Must be able to communicate effectively with a multitude of personalities
- Valid and un-restrictive driver’s license
- Proficiency with computer skills (Excel, Word, Email)
- Excellent observation and problem solving skills
- Proficient at time management and multi-tasking
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Planning, facilitating and implementing plans and procedures for harvest crews
- Develop, coach, and foster good working relationships with working teams
- Provide assistance, structure and guidance to all members of Management
- Harvest/post-harvest management and field crew supervision
- Develop and maintain good working relationship with Owners, Growers, and Management
- Coordinate, equipment, employees, and foremen to safely and efficiently complete daily harvest orders
- Maintain efficiency, speed, and quality of harvest crews
- Maintaining all harvest data and records
- Evaluate financial statements and makes budget proposals
- Figure out loads per field and how many fields are being harvested (quantity tonnage)
- Researches, plans, organizes, orders truck, and set-up for harvest
- Go over condition of fields for harvesting and deal with any related problems
- Offer guidance and instruction to harvesting foreman
- Records information, such as quality, supply, timing, and yield
- Inspects equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Enforces safety regulations and ensures that policies and procedures are followed
- Maintain and enforce a safe work environment
- Evaluates financial statements and makes budget proposals
