Assistant Farm Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Coordinates and communicates with Farm Manager and Watercress Supervisor daily activities.

· Accurately executes harvesting orders.

· Coordinates with harvesting crews on their daily activities.

· Organizes, reports, and manages harvesting employees' workload.

· Responsible for maintaining harvesting crew areas clean and organized.

· Observes quality of field product and must be able to analyze, correct and make recommendations throughout the day during harvesting activities.

· Communicates and coordinates daily with Packing House and QC, including but not limited truck load arrivals/timing, harvesting area, product quality and quantities.

· Responsible for conducting training sessions and promoting teamwork. Accurately assess employees' performance weekly.

· Maintains compliance with farm equipment, vehicles and harvesting area inspections.

· Responsible for keeping all data for B&W systems and paperwork updated daily.

· Responsible for maintaining compliance with all government and customer requirements, including GMP procedures, internal/external audits, food safety and workplace safety requirements.

· Expected to operate farm equipment and performs other farm duties as needed by Manager during off season.

· Expected to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in a safe manner and according to the standard set by B & W.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Yes – Supervises 70 employees, works with Supervisor to monitor needs for training and development and advises on Hiring, Discipline and Terminations.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE – Associated degree or 5 years of experience in agriculture.

· COMMUNICATION SKILL LEVEL - Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Must be able to read and write effectively. Daily written reports, email correspondence and other Administrative paperwork will be required.

· COMPUTER SKILLS – Should be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS – Strong leader with proven results as personnel supervisor.

· CERTIFICATIONS and/or LICENSES REQUIRED – Must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

· MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED - Mechanical Knowledge and agricultural tools expertise. Must know how to operator a tractor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to see, hear, talk, sit, walk, push, pull, twist, lift, squat, and stand. Must be able to lift and carry approximately 50lbs occasionally.

Must be flexible to work various days of the week as needed. Travel will be required occasionally to our Northern Farms and offices for training and other needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work outdoors in cold, hot, wet and humid conditions as well as inside in the air conditioning. Individual can expect to be exposed to the Sun, wind, soil, rain and various plant and animal life.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of harvesting / growing do you have?

Ability to Relocate:

• Elora, TN 37328: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000