Assistant Farm Manager - Joe Produce | Produce Jobs, Produce Careers, Agriculture Jobs, Agriculture Careers

Assistant Farm Manager

Job Description: 

This individual will be responsible for assisting Farm Manager in the farming operations in the Coachella Valley and Desert growing regions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • This individual will have a minimum of two years of farm management (or related industry) experience including the supervision of labor and direct involvement in the business side of the industry. 
  • Four year degree in a related major required. 
  • Position requires employee to live and work in the Coachella Valley or immediate surrounding area. 
  • The successful candidate must have strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees. 
  • Must be computer literate. 
  • Bi-lingual, English/Spanish a plus. 
  • Must have clean DMV and have own transportation with acceptable insurance required. 
  • Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen, physical and FCE.   

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist Farm Manager in all aspects of farming conventional and organic crops in the Coachella Valley.
  • Responsibilities include overseeing ground preparation, planting, irrigation, cultivation and fertilization but not limited to. 
  • This person will help plan efficient use of labor force and maintain company’s quality and quantity standards for finished product. 
  • Interact with other Department Managers to facilitate coordination of work in the Imperial Valley and surrounding area. 
  • All other duties as directed by Farm Manager. 
  • Must be available to work most weekends. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Continuous use of both hands; including grasping, pulling and pushing. 
  • Walking on even and uneven surfaces, sight, hearing, standing, sitting, bending, twisting, stooping, climbing up cat walks on planters, reaching forward, reaching overhead and below the shoulder. 
  • Lifting and carrying 25 pounds.

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