farm supervisor

Work site environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Dusty
• Hot
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available

Tasks

• Cultivate on vertical farming system
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Harvest seedlings
• Mixing fertilizer
• Weeding
• 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
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties
• Cut horticultural crops

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Type of crops

• Cherries
• Garlic
• Greenhouse vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor
• Vegetable or fruit harvester

Area of specialization

• Agricultural crop service

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

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

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Transportation provided by employer