farm supervisor
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October 21, 2024
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Employer details
Jealous Fruits Ltd
Job details
? Coordinate, assign and supervise the work of farm workers, farm machinery operators, and harvesting labourers
? Supervise and oversee picking, pruning, sucker pulling, shoot thinning, irrigation maintenance, etc.
? Supervise, monitor and enforce procedures to maintain crop health
? Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
? Supervise maintenance of infrastructure, equipment, and supplies
? Develop work schedules and establish procedures
? Ensure farm safety, and security and procedures are followed
? Maintain quality control and production records
? May perform general farm duties
? Other tasks as required.
*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 Farm 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.
*Qualifications*
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
* 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.
* Farming background and experience in planning and production will be considered an asset.
* Spanish speaking will be considered an asset.
* Class 5 driver?s license.
*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:
* Approximately 60+ hours per week June to September.
* Approximately 40+ hours per week February to May
* Approximately 40+ hours per week September to November
· Overtime provisions do not apply for Agricultural work
· The candidate must have the ability to work well with people of varying backgrounds and nationalities.
*Other Details*
*Job Type: *Full-time
*Contract Length: *TBD ? expected February to November
*Expected Start Date: *February 1, 2022
*Hourly Wage: *Commensurate with experience ($22 - $25)
_Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application._
Successful applicants must provide acceptable evidence of being fully immunized against COVID-19 (two doses of Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine, plus 14 days after your second vaccination) before a start date can be set.
Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: $17.40-$25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 ? 50 per week
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
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LocationKelowna, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$17.40 to $25.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Seasonal employment
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9495763004
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