Farm Operations Supervisor - Orchards & Market Gardens

KCDS; Creston (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wloka Farms in Creston, BC is seeking a Farm Supervisor to manage on-site crews across market gardens and orchards. You will coordinate workers, monitor crop growth factors, and oversee equipment operation, maintenance, and safety procedures while implementing sustainable farming practices.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a rural farm setting with travel between sites, year-round performance expectations, and a strong focus on productivity and quality control.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related experience
• Demonstrated ability to supervise farm workers and coordinate tasks
• Ability to plan crop growth considering water, light and temperature

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise farm workers
• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth
• Operate and supervise the maintenance of farm equipment
• Follow sustainable farming practices including crop rotation and soil fertility management
• Develop specific plans to prioritize and organize tasks
• Divide harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Train workers and ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Oversee field clearing and hoeing activities
• Supervise crop production from soil prep to harvesting
• Maintain production records and logs
• Assist in orchard/garden planning and seasonal work scheduling
• Ensure good horticultural practices are followed
• Perform general farm duties like cutting crops, planting, weeding, pruning

Skills

Team supervision

Crop planning

Equipment operation

Tools

Tractor

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

Wloka Farms in Creston, BC is seeking a Farm Supervisor to manage on-site crews across market gardens and orchards. You will coordinate workers, monitor crop growth factors, and oversee equipment operation, maintenance, and safety procedures while implementing sustainable farming practices.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a rural farm setting with travel between sites, year-round performance expectations, and a strong focus on productivity and quality control.