First-Line Supervisors of Farming

Empire Farm Labor Contractor LLC (2026.85); Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Arizona seeks an Agricultural Supervisor to oversee farm workers, laborers, and equipment operators, coordinating planting, irrigation, chemical applications, and harvest activities across multiple fields. The role emphasizes safety compliance, timely task completion, housing and meal provisioning, and adherence to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).

Prior experience in vegetable crops and supervising crews is required.

Qualifications

• Monitor workers to ensure safety regulations are followed.
• Schedule work crews and transportation for multiple crews.
• Oversee housing, meals, and transportation logistics for workers.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities of workers in planting, watering, applying chemicals, and harvesting.
• Monitor heat/climate and follow safety guidelines for farm crews.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on daily operations and crop yields.
• Manage time clocks and breaks; report discrepancies to supervisors.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained and fuels are checked.

Skills

Safety compliance

People supervision

Production planning

GAP knowledge

Job description

Supervisor Duties: Manage and coordinate employees for farm work and laborer positions and farm equipment operator job duties. Direct and coordinate, through subordinate supervisory personnel, the activities of workers dedicated to the production of agricultural crops. Directs and coordinates worker activities such as planting, watering, applying chemicals, and harvesting. Coordinates cultivation activities with management, human resources, agronomy department, equipment maintenance, packing house, and other related departments.

Examples of supervisory duties are:

• Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, issuing warnings or disciplinary action to employees who violate safety regulations.
• Ensure tasks are completed and arrive at job sites on time.
• Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several work crews
• May need to check fields for frost and schedule delay start times and adjust work schedules
• Manage transportation of workers from their housing to various field sites, and other sites according to appointments and/or schedules
• Make sure employees follow all rules set by the employer
• Make sure they are maintaining and cleaning living areas. Notify appropriate staff of housing issues so they can be addressed
• Make sure the home is cleaned regularly
• Ensure vehicles are cleaned and fluids checked regularly
• Notify appropriate personnel of vehicle issues so they can be addressed
• Manage H-2A employee time clock to ensure hours worked are recorded correctly. Report time clock issues or hours worked discrepancies to appropriate personnel. Ensure rest and meal breaks are taken on time and report any issues to appropriate personnel
• Disciplinary communication and/or written disciplinary actions of employees
• Check the location of workers several times a day
• Notify appropriate personnel of any injuries so they can be reported and managed appropriately
• Ensure employees have the proper equipment to do their jobs, as well as track equipment and maintenance
• Coordinate with farm management to ensure the correct number and correct employees are in designated areas
• Manage the location, stock, cleanliness and number of portable toilets with work equipment
• Manage record books for food safety
• Monitor heat/climate for work crews and adhere to guidelines
• Ability to generate the work order in the worker's area of responsibility independently and ability to calculate anticipated production by field and by workday.
• Responsible for vehicle maintenance tasks, including fueling and cleaning

Flexibility and Adaptability: Willingness to work extended hours during peak seasons and adapt to changing weather conditions or urgent operational needs.

Attention to Detail: Precision in record-keeping, data analysis of crop yields, and reporting on daily operations is required to ensure optimal farm performance.

Continuous Learning Attitude: A commitment to staying updated on the latest agricultural trends, technologies, and regulations by attending workshops, seminars, or pursuing relevant certifications at the employer’s expense.

Housing: Rental or public accommodations

Meals: Workers residing in employer-provided housing without kitchen facilities will be offered three meals per day, seven days per week. On workdays, the lunch meal may be provided at the worksite.

The employer contracted with Gourmet Central Bake House, Contact: Natalie Garcia, phone number ( to prepare and provide three meals a day. The employer will pay the vendor directly for the meals served.

The employer will charge up to the maximum daily meal charge permitted by the U.S. Department of Labor for employer-provided meals, unless a higher amount is approved. The employer is requesting approval for a higher meal charge.

Meal charges will be deducted only for days on which meals are provided and made available to the worker, beginning on the first day the worker occupies employer-provided housing. No deduction will be made for meals not provided. No refund will be issued for meals offered but not consumed.

Transport: See Attachment C.

Experience wanted: 12 months

Candidates must have at least twelve (12) months of verifiable experience within the last two (2) years related to Agricultural Supervisor and in agriculture, specifically related to Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Celery, Green Leaf, Iceberg Lettuce, Napa Cabbage, Romaine Lettuce and Red Leaf Lettuce in order to prevent crop damage and personal injury. This position requires one (1) year of experience for the employee to get a full understanding of the job & responsibilities. Work will be performed under variable weather conditions, and all duties must be carried out in a manner that consistently demonstrates Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and adherence to the highest food safety standards. Workers are required to attend a mandatory orientation, for which time will be compensated. Workers must be able to understand English or Spanish, the languages spoken and written in the workplace, in order to follow work and safety instructions.