Contract to Hire Farm Foreman

Gold Leaf Farming; Oakdale (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Gold Leaf Farming in California seeks a Farm Foreman to lead safety, records, and weekly planning on our farm. You will coordinate daily tasks, track equipment utilization, and manage contracted work while keeping facilities clean and assets well-maintained.

This contract-to-hire role emphasizes ownership and profitability, with a target hourly rate of $23-24. The package includes company equity, performance bonuses, and employer-sponsored benefits for a dedicated team member.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan daily/weekly tasks per manager guidance.
• Strong safety culture and PPE compliance.
• Experience maintaining records in core tech tools.
• Good communication in English (and Spanish if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure PPE use.
• Maintain up-to-date records in Compass, Google Sheets/Forms, Intelliculture.
• Support planning, organize information, track rentals and contracted work.
• Keep facilities clean, organized, and equipment properly stored.

Skills

Prioritization

Problem solving

Math basics

Ag equipment know-how

Leadership

Data entry

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

PPE knowledge

Job description

Role Overview

The Farm Foreman champions a strong safety culture on the farm while maintaining accurate, up-to-date records across all our tech tools. This role supports daily and weekly planning, coordinates the execution of on farm tasks, tracks equipment utilization and contracted work, and keeps facilities and tools clean, organized, and well-maintained. Above all, the Foreman anticipates operational needs and leads with an ownership mindset focused on profitability and the proper care of company assets.

Responsibilities

Team Safety (Absolute Priority)

• Our first priority is to ensure that all team members are safe at all times. The Farm Foreman is expected to actively promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with safety protocols, verify proper use of PPE, and maintain up-to-date safety training records.

Records and Data Management

• Responsible for maintaining accurate, complete, and up-to-date operational and safety records in core tech tools including Compass, Google Sheets/Forms, Intelliculture, and through physical records.

Planning and Coordination

• Support daily and weekly planning based on manager-defined activities
• Prepare and organize required information before tasks are executed
• Stay ahead of key tasks and deadlines

Accountability and Follow-Up

• Track and follow up on equipment rentals and contracted work
• Analyze executed tasks and operational performance
• Identify and report delays, inconsistencies, or issues

Organization and Order

• Keep the farm clean and well organized
• Maintain facilities clean, safe, and comfortable
• Ensure tools are inventoried, properly assigned, stored correctly, and kept in good condition

Proactive Operational Support

• Remain attentive to field and operational needs
• Anticipate and communicate supply shortages, maintenance needs, operational risks, and upcoming deadlines

Ownership Mindset and Profitability Focus

• Our ultimate goal is to achieve profitability. This includes the proper care of all company assets. We must always remember that we lead by example and act with an ownership mindset — because we are owners in the way we think, act, and lead.

Suggested Skills & Experience

• Ability to plan and prioritize daily/weekly tasks based on manager direction
• Problem-solving skills to identify and elevate delays, inconsistencies, or operational issues
• Basic math skills for tracking diesel consumption, chemical inventory, and supply levels
• Familiarity with agricultural equipment, irrigation systems, and general farm maintenance
• Leadership and team supervision experience, with the ability to model safety culture and accountability
• Basic computer/tablet literacy for data entry
• Ability to read, write, and maintain accurate records in English (and/or Spanish, as applicable) sufficient to complete daily activity logs, safety and chemical inventory documentation, and field monitoring records
• Working knowledge of PPE requirements and safe equipment operation

The Ideal Cultural Fit

Gold Leaf was founded with specific values in mind. We believe values should not just be written down, they should be lived every day. The ideal cultural fit is someone who:

• Acts Like an Owner: Think and act as if you own the farms, because you do. We grant equity to every team member. We share responsibility when things go wrong and share credit when we get big wins.
• Is Candid: Be real—open, honest and transparent. We build trust and push each other to be better through candid dialogue. We are 100% open with each other, our partners, our vendors, and our neighbors and community. We give candid feedback to drive constant improvement.
• Puts Family First: Our team and their families are all part of the Gold Leaf family, and we value their commitment to Gold Leaf. We create a differentiated employment experience in Ag. We treat each other with compassion and respect, compensate fairly, and build an environment where great people want to work.
• Leads by Example: We are the change we want to see in the world. We want to farm forever, so we take care of our people, the Earth, and the communities we live and work in—setting a positive example for our neighbors and the industry.

Compensation

This is a contract to hire role with a target hourly rate of $23-24/hour. Upon full time hire as a Gold Leaf employee, additional compensation includes company equity, performance-related bonus, and employer sponsored benefits package. Individual compensation may vary based on additional factors including job-related experience, skills, and/or relevant education or training.