Foreman

Manulife Financial; Corning (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Financial is seeking a Ranch Foreman to oversee day-to-day farm operations in California. You will lead the FLC crew with Ranch Manager guidance, ensuring safe, efficient tasks from irrigation to harvesting.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, field inspections, and daily reporting. Candidates should have farm labor experience, a CA driver license, and a Private Applicator certificate or ability to obtain one. Office and field duties may require travel between ranch locations.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years’ experience in farm labor, preferably in tree crop.
• High School Diploma or GED required or 4 years of firsthand experience.
• Solid understanding of farm functions and procedures.
• Irrigation systems, spray and pruning knowledge.
• Valid CA driver license with a clean driving record is required.
• Private Applicator Certificate or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership.
• Critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to travel between ranch locations.
• Able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Capable of working a flexible schedule, as workload requires.
• Must know basic computer skills.
• Previous work experience working with equipment operation safety, maintenance, and basic repair is required.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations, while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Be a self-starter-ability to work independently as well as with other team members and management, along with all type of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, communicate, and direct farm employee crew in a positive way to succeed and produce results.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• In collaboration with Ranch Manager, assist in the direction and coordination of the overall operations of the ranch including maintenance, irrigation, pesticide application, and harvesting.
• Provide leadership to FLC crew and directing them to ensure completion of necessary tasks using safe and efficient approach.
• Inspect and observe fields, to determine upcoming jobs such as cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, and spray applications according to time of year.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency of all work activities.
• Report all safety, compliance, or any other issues immediately to Ranch Manager.
• Train personnel in work procedure, safety policies, and the use of machinery.
• Accurate record keeping of equipment maintenance, pesticide inventory, and irrigation schedules.
• Report to management daily to determine cost per acre.
• Perform all duties assigned by management.
• Work in collaboration with Ranch Manager and Area Manager to carry out daily tasks in an efficient manner, with assistance provided by the FLC crew.
• Report to Ranch Manager daily to assist to the best of ability in creation of daily plan.
• Communicate daily with FLC Foreman to execute daily task in an efficient and safely manner.

Skills

Farm operations

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Self-starter

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

The ranch foreman’s primary role is oversight and direction of day-to-day operations at the ranch. This is an essential part of our team, who works in collaboration with Ranch Manager and Area Manager to ensure the overall care and maintenance of ranch grounds is met. The ideal candidate will lead and carry out daily farm activities with the assistance of FLC crew in a safe and efficient manner.

Position Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities: 50%

• Oversee, communicate, and direct farm employee crew in a positive way to succeed and produce results.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• In collaboration with Ranch Manager, assist in the direction and coordination of the overall operations of the ranch including maintenance, irrigation, pesticide application, and harvesting.

Individual Responsibilities: 40%

• Provide leadership to FLC crew and directing them to ensure completion of necessary tasks using safe and efficient approach.
• Inspect and observe fields, to determine upcoming jobs such as cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, and spray applications according to time of year.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency of all work activities.
• Report all safety, compliance, or any other issues immediately to Ranch Manager.
• Train personnel in work procedure, safety policies, and the use of machinery.
• Accurate record keeping of equipment maintenance, pesticide inventory, and irrigation schedules.
• Report to management daily to determine cost per acre.
• Perform all duties assigned by management.

Shared Responsibilities: 10%

• Work in collaboration with Ranch Manager and Area Manager to carry out daily tasks in an efficient manner, with assistance provided by the FLC crew.
• Report to Ranch Manager daily to assist to the best of ability in creation of daily plan.
• Communicate daily with FLC Foreman to execute daily task in an efficient and safely manner.

Required Qualifications

• Must have 2 years’ experience in farm labor, preferably in tree crop.
• High School Diploma or GED required or 4 years of firsthand experience.
• Solid understanding of farm functions and procedures.
• Irrigations systems, spray and pruning knowledge.
• Valid CA driver license with a clean driving record is required.
• Private Applicator Certificate or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership.
• Critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to travel between ranch locations.
• Able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Capable of working a flexible schedule, as workload requires.
• Must know basic computer skills.
• Previous work experience working with equipment operation safety, maintenance, and basic repair is required.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations, while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Bilingual (preferably), English and Spanish, write and speak is a plus.
• Be a self-starter-ability to work independently as well as with other team members and management, along with all type of individuals.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Referenced Salary Location

Corning, California

Working Arrangement

In Office

Salary range is expected to be between

$46,275.00 USD - $77,125.00 USD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

Benefits

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

Additional Information

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