Assistant Farm Manager
Produce Careers
- FL and TN, XX
We are working with a well-established Grower/Shipper/Packer that is searching for a Farm Manager to join their team in Florida and in Tennessee.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with supervisor all weekly and monthly activities.
- Work with employees to coordinate daily and weekly activities.
- Assist in conducting monthly training sessions in coordination with supervisor.
- Accurately assess employee’s performance requiring evaluation as assigned.
- Assist in supervising and correcting all processes in planting, weed control, pest control, fertilizations, irrigation, monitoring and miscellaneous activities.
- Provide a daily report of irrigation, pest management, nutrient deficiencies and daily activities.
- Responsible to keep all paperwork in order in a daily basis.
- Responsible to maintain compliance with safety regulations and correct all safety hazards.
- Assist with operational support on equipment.
- Perform both emergency and corrective action repairs.
- Prepare both building and processing equipment for season start-up and shut down.
- Perform duties in an effective and efficient manner with little or no supervision. ‘
- Be able to work a flexible work schedule that may consist of days, nights, and weekends.
- Read equipment O&M manuals and generate parts requests lists.
- Completion of all work orders via CMMS.
Qualifications:
- B.S in agriculture or related area. 3+ years’ experience in agriculture and/or maintenance in a food grade industrial facility.
- Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Must be able to read and write effectively as to prepare daily written reports and other Administrative paperwork and email correspondence.
- Should be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Exchange
- Strong leader with proven results in Watercress and knowledge on soil management, fertilization, weeds control, and IPM.
- Must have a valid driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. Must have a Pesticide applicator license for all states needed.
- Basic Mechanical skills required (gear boxes, motors, bearings, etc.) Welding and Fabrication skills a plus. Basic Electrical and troubleshooting experience 5 years’ experience preferred. Basic Ammonia Refrigeration, HVAC, Industrial Ice Machines, and Boiler experience a plus.
Please contact Jennifer, jennifer@producecareers.com
Salary: DOE, Medical Benefits, 401K, Relocation assistance