Farm Supervisor

King Ranch • South Bay, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Farm supervisors are responsible for the general maintenance and management of the farm. Their work is mainly supervisory, and they plan and organize the activities on the farm. Farm supervisors should also be able to do practical work on the farm so that they can give guidance and advice to the farm workers. The practical work on the farm varies according to the type of farming. On a crop farm the farm supervisors/managers must supervise the fertilization program and the preparation of the farmlands before the crops can be planted. They must see to it that the desired quantities of fertilizer and weed killer are administered. After the cropping, the products are processed, sorted, and packed. It is the responsibility of the farm supervisor to ensure that these tasks are performed correctly. Vehicles, such as tractors and other farming implements, must be maintained and farm foremen ensure that the farm workers know how to use them correctly.

Requirements

• Leadership skills.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Strong sense of responsibility.
• Ability to take direction and apply it to job performance.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize farm activities.
• Supervise fertilization programs and farmland preparation.
• Ensure correct quantities of fertilizer and weed killer are administered.
• Oversee processing, sorting, and packing of harvested products.
• Maintain vehicles and farming implements.
• Ensure farm workers know how to use equipment correctly.
• Assign employees to the proper field while ensuring height, adjustment of mowers, and moisture are maintained.
• Operation of watering systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed