farm supervisor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Organic farming
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Horticultural field crop

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Cut agricultural crops
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Oversee the process of hoeing crops
• Weeding
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Maintain work records and logs
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

• 11-15 people
• 16-20 people

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Carrots
• Cauliflowers
• Onions

Equipment and machinery experience

• Carrot seeder
• Onion seeder
• Automated irrigation system
• Harvesters
• Seed drill
• Tractor
• Vegetable or fruit harvester
• Forklift

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities