farm workers supervisor

Jealous Fruits Ltd; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the farming sector is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in Kelowna. This full-time role involves managing farm operations, training staff, and ensuring high-quality fruit production. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and possess a secondary school graduation certificate. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the success of the farm, and enjoy benefits like health care and dental plans. If you're passionate about agriculture and ready to take on a leadership role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in farming or agricultural management.
• Ability to supervise and train staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Guide growing shoots and secure plants for optimal development.
• Co-ordinate and supervise farm workers and maintain records.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and perform general duties.

Skills

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

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.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Tree and orchard fruit
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Tie and secure plants
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Maintain work records and logs
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties
  
  

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Apples
• Cherries
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
  
  

Personal suitability

• Team player
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Farming

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