Ag Tech (South Bay, FL, US)

Florida Crystals Corporation; South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Crystals Corporation is seeking a Farm Supervisor for its FCC Ag Operations in South Florida. The role emphasizes executing safety policies and essential agricultural activities such as soil amendments, land preparation, planting inspections, fertilization, pest scouting, and water management.

You will supervise daily farm activities, maintain records, coordinate equipment and repairs, and support cost-control efforts.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of agricultural operations and farm practices.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and manage time effectively.
• Strong communication skills with team members and management.
• Capable of independent decision making when required.
• Driver’s license is required; CDL preferred

Responsibilities

• Comply with Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Attend safety meetings and implement action items.
• Coordinate soil amendments, field planting inspections, fertilization, crop and pest scouting, and water management.
• Keep farm records and equipment usage logs.
• Oversee crop rotation plans and alternative crop management.
• Communicate daily work schedules to team members.
• Coordinate equipment availability and repairs with the shop.
• Assist Farm Manager with cost control and expenditure management.
• Maintain professional relationships with all departments within the company.

Skills

Agricultural operations

Time management

Decision making

Verbal and written communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Crop management software

Computers & mobile devices

Job description

Florida Crystals Corporation is a fully integrated cane sugar company. Florida Crystals regeneratively farms sugarcane and rice in South Florida, where it owns two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a packaging and distribution center, Florida's only rice mill, a compost facility, and one of the largest renewable power plants of its kind in the U.S., which uses sugarcane fiber to generate eco-friendly energy that powers its sugar operations. Florida Crystals owns one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified® farms in the U.S. and its Florida Crystals® products are the only ROC™ sugar grown and milled sugar in the country. Florida Crystals owns ASR Group International, Inc., a holding company that conducts operations through its subsidiaries. The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. Florida Crystals is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Learn more at www.FloridaCrystalsCorp.com.

OVERVIEW

Responsible for the execution of all necessary safety policies and agricultural activities such as but not limited to land application of soil amendments, land preparation, seed quality, planting, crop and pest scouting, cultivation, water management, rotation/alternative crops. These activities must be production and cost goal oriented.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with and enforce Florida Crystals Corporation’s Environmental Health and Safety Policy (EHS). Must understand and adhere to all Florida Crystals Corporation’s policies and procedures
• Attend departmental and safety meetings as scheduled, along with implementation of action items approved
• Execute and/or coordinate the application of soil amendments, land preparation, in field planting inspections, seed cut and transport, fertilization, crop and pest scouting, agro-chemical applications, cultivation, water management (pump operation, staff gauge readings, etc.), supervise the harvesting
• Keep and report farm and equipment records
• Execute the crop rotation plan and coordinate with alternative crop management
• Communicates daily work schedules to team members
• Supervise availability of farm equipment, connect/disconnect implements, and coordinate repairs with the shop
• Assists the Farm Manager with cost control, ensure expenses are maintained within budget and recommends practices to lower costs
• Maintain consistent communication with Farm Manager, coach team members and provide feedback to all levels
• Maintain professional and courteous relationships with all departments within the company
• Communicate Human Resource’s policies and procedures to team members; support Florida Crystals Corporation’s Standards of Conduct/Work Rules Policy
• All other duties as directed by management representatives

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Minimum of two 2 years of previous agricultural experience (preferred)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Yes

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Solid working knowledge of all components of agricultural operations
• Must be able to function independently, demonstrate flexibility and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Exercise good judgment and solid thought process
• Ability to apply and adapt to practices and techniques to the special requirements of senior management
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, other management staff and senior level management
• Ability to respond to inquiries and/or complaints from team members
• Ability to use technology such as computers, mobile devices and crop management software
• Ability to comprehend technical reading materials and financial reports
• Solid communication skills – requires the ability to effectively communicate verbally and written. Ability to effectively present information to senior management and team members
• Must be able to coordinate multiple duties of an urgent nature
• A valid driver’s license is required. Commercial driver’s license preferred
• Ability to obtain a Pilot Escort License
• Restricted Use Pesticide License (RUP)
• Basic Knowledge of Precision Agriculture (Preferred)
• Bilingual Preferred (Spanish)

LOCATION OF ROLE

• FCC Ag Operations

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.