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Title posted on indeed.com - Farm Manager
Posted on October 21, 2024 by Employer details Jealous Fruits Ltd
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Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Farm Manager will organize work teams, monitor progress, and ensure quality compliance. During the demands of harvest, you will be required to communicate progress to the Operations Manager, ensure fruit is picked in a timely manner, and the quality of picking meets company standards. The Farm Manager will manage the worker camp and ensure all employees are following company policies and safety regulations. The successful candidate must be people-centered, supportive, and flexible in order to create a positive work environment. Ensuring employees adhere to company policies as well as work and food safety regulations will be of utmost importance. Candidates should be keen problem solvers who are focused on efficiency and take a hands-on approach to management. *Duties and responsibilities* · Manage employees under his/her supervision (team leaders and farm workers) ensuring job tasks are successfully completed. · Instruct, organize, and coordinate employees during harvest ensuring all guidelines of proper picking practices are being followed to ensure fruit quality. · Ensure the employees are trained and follow the safe work procedures of the company. · Collaborate with the Operations Manager to ensure day-to-day operations are successfully completed. · Operate farm equipment when additional help is required. · Implement strategies to ensure the camp residence remains tidy and all company rules and regulations are being followed. · Ensure on-site equipment and appliances are properly maintained. · Other duties as assigned *Qualifications* · Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills. · Farming background and experience in planning and production will be considered an asset. · Ability to work independently and have technical and practical competence to meet the daily demands of farming. · Possess a sound knowledge of health and safety standards and a commitment to promoting safe farming practices. · Ability to work long hours especially during the harvest months of July and August. · Spanish will be considered an asset. · Class 5 driver?s license, and clean drivers abstract *Working conditions* Our working environment is extremely challenging over a short period of time. Applicants should be aware that this is a farming environment and days off may be limited during our growing and packing season. Work hours are not calendar based, but are dependent on crop maturity and weather Candidates must be willing to work in all weather conditions Work hours are generally at 60+ hours per week (during peak season). Overtime provisions do not apply for Agricultural workers The candidate must have the ability to work well with people of varying backgrounds and nationalities. This position will be year-round however from late November to early February hours will be reduced. Work remotely * No Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From $25.00 per hour Schedule: * Day shift * Night shift * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person Expected start date: 2022-02-01- LocationKelowna, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$25.00HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9495763908
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