Farm Lead - 2524

AgReserves, Inc.; Wasco (CA); Presencial; USD 50 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

South Valley Farms is seeking a Farm Lead to join our local farm team in Wasco, CA. The Farm Lead will report to the Farm Unit Manager and oversee daily field activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and timely execution to meet crop quality and production goals.

Responsibilities include directing irrigation, spraying, fertilizing, harvesting, and other field tasks; supervising crew members; and maintaining equipment and PPE.

Qualificações

• Experience leading field crews and coordinating day-to-day field work.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of crop production practices and safety procedures.
• Pesticide certification and valid driver’s license are required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily field activities including irrigation, spraying, fertilizing, and harvesting.
• Ensure tasks meet quality and production targets on schedule.
• Operate and maintain farm equipment and irrigation systems.
• Monitor crop health and report issues to management.
• Train and supervise farm crew members and assign tasks.

Conhecimentos

Team leadership

Communication

Safety adherence

Formação académica

Pesticide applicator certification

Driver's license

Ferramentas

Tractors & sprayers

Irrigation systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

South Valley Farms is seeking a Farm Lead to join our local farm team!

Summary:

The Farm Lead works under the direction of the Farm Unit Manager to lead field crews and carry out daily farm work. This role ensures tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule while maintaining crop quality and production goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily farm activities, including irrigation, spraying, fertilizing, harvesting, and general field work.
• Ensure work is completed on time and meets quality and productivity expectations.
• Operate and maintain farm equipment and irrigation systems to minimize downtime.
• Support crop health by managing irrigation, fertilizers, weed control, and replanting activities.
• Monitor field conditions and report issues related to crop health, pests, or growth.
• Assist in achieving yield, quality, and production targets.
• Lead and train farm crew members, assigning tasks and setting the pace for work.
• Work alongside employees to ensure tasks are completed correctly and efficiently.
• Communicate progress, issues, and improvement ideas to farm management.
• Follow and enforce all safety, food safety, and company policies.
• Ensure proper use of equipment and PPE.
• Report any safety or quality concerns immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of farm equipment operation and basic maintenance (tractors, sprayers, irrigation systems).
• Understanding of crop production practices (irrigation, fertilization, pest control, pruning).
• Ability to lead a team and work effectively with others.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate and calibrate equipment and calculate application rates.
• Valid driver’s license and pesticide applicator certification.
• Willingness to work extended hours and flexible schedules as needed.
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Working conditions: Essential:

* The physical demands below describe what is generally required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Frequently lift, carry, move, and position materials, tools, supplies, or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform work that involves standing, walking, climbing, and moving throughout fields, facilities, and work sites for extended periods.
• Regularly operate, control, and handle tools, machinery, equipment, and controls using hands and fingers, requiring sustained manual dexterity.
• Frequently position self to access, service, or maintain equipment and materials, including reaching, ascending or descending, balancing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and crawling.
• Communicate clearly to get and share information and report problems or safety issues.
• Have adequate vision to safely perform work, including near and distance vision, color differentiation, depth perception, peripheral awareness, and the ability to adjust focus as needed.

* The work environment below describes conditions the employee may encounter while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made when appropriate.

• Frequently work in outdoor agricultural environments with exposure to varying temperatures, sunlight, wind, and changing weather conditions.
• Regularly work around agricultural machinery, vehicles, tools, and moving mechanical components.
• May be exposed to airborne particles such as dust, soil, pollen, and plant materials.
• Occasional work on uneven, muddy, slippery, or elevated surfaces, with potential exposure to vibration or electrical hazards.
• May come into contact with chemical substances, including fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and fuels, in accordance with safety procedures and training.
• Noise levels may range from moderate to loud, depending on equipment operation and task being performed.
• Work hours may vary due to operational needs and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, extended shifts, or seasonal demands.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gloves, safety glasses, protective footwear, hearing protection, and respirators, will be provided as required by law and company policy. Employees are required to properly use designated PPE when tasks require it.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.

AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: https://www.agreserves.com/benefits/ . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted. \