Farm supervisor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Asset languages

• Spanish

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Outdoors
• Tree and orchard fruit
• Harvest crops

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• 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
• Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures
• Pick row and orchard crops

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Cherries

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor
• Farm truck

Regulations knowledge

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Reliability