Contract to Hire Farm Foreman

Gold Leaf Farming•Oakdale, CA

73d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Farm Foreman champions a strong safety culture on the farm while maintaining accurate, up-to-date records across all our tech tools. This role supports daily and weekly planning, coordinates the execution of on farm tasks, tracks equipment utilization and contracted work, and keeps facilities and tools clean, organized, and well-maintained. Above all, the Foreman anticipates operational needs and leads with an ownership mindset focused on profitability and the proper care of company assets.

Requirements

Ability to plan and prioritize daily/weekly tasks based on manager direction
Problem-solving skills to identify and escalate delays, inconsistencies, or operational issues
Basic math skills for tracking diesel consumption, chemical inventory, and supply levels
Familiarity with agricultural equipment, irrigation systems, and general farm maintenance
Leadership and team supervision experience, with the ability to model safety culture and accountability
Basic computer/tablet literacy for data entry
Ability to read, write, and maintain accurate records in English (and/or Spanish, as applicable) sufficient to complete daily activity logs, safety and chemical inventory documentation, and field monitoring records
Working knowledge of PPE requirements and safe equipment operation

Nice To Haves

Acts Like an Owner: Think and act as if you own the farms, because you do. We grant equity to every team member. We share responsibility when things go wrong and share credit when we get big wins.
Is Candid: Be real—open, honest and transparent. We build trust and push each other to be better through candid dialogue. We are 100% open with each other, our partners, our vendors, and our neighbors and community. We give candid feedback to drive constant improvement.
Puts Family First: Our team and their families are all part of the Gold Leaf family, and we value their commitment to Gold Leaf. We create a differentiated employment experience in Ag. We treat each other with compassion and respect, compensate fairly, and build an environment where great people want to work.
Leads by Example: We are the change we want to see in the world. We want to farm forever, so we take care of our people, the Earth, and the communities we live and work in—setting a positive example for our neighbors and the industry.

Responsibilities

Actively promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with safety protocols, verify proper use of PPE, and maintain up-to-date safety training records.
Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date operational and safety records in core tech tools including Compass, Google Sheets/Forms, Intelliculture, and through physical records.
Support daily and weekly planning based on manager-defined activities.
Prepare and organize required information before tasks are executed.
Stay ahead of key tasks and deadlines.
Track and follow up on equipment rentals and contracted work.
Analyze executed tasks and operational performance.
Identify and report delays, inconsistencies, or issues.
Keep the farm clean and well organized.
Maintain facilities clean, safe, and comfortable.
Ensure tools are inventoried, properly assigned, stored correctly, and kept in good condition.
Remain attentive to field and operational needs.
Anticipate and communicate supply shortages, maintenance needs, operational risks, and upcoming deadlines.
Act with an ownership mindset focused on profitability and the proper care of company assets.