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.