Foreman - Harvest - 1st Shift

NEW CARROT FARMS LLC•Bakersfield, CA

2d•$22 - $25

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to oversee, direct, train, and provide guidance to the harvest operations crew. The ideal candidate will have to set work schedules, direct all field operations, harvesting, transportation, work on equipment maintenance and harvest record keeping. The Foreman will participate in and facilitate all harvesting tasks of the Harvester Operator and Helper in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations, as well as to implement all safety regulations, ensuring all quality standards are maintained.

Requirements

High School Diploma /GED or combination of both experience and education
Bilingual English/Spanish
Three to five years of related experience
Valid Driver License and clean driving record
Ability to work 75% of time in non local areas and 25% in local areas
Ability to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and the safety regulations
Excellent organizational skills to ensure ability to organize and execute planning method
Ability to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform the job
Meet the company performance standards for the job
Participate in company orientation and training
Ability to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position
Work as a team and follow instructions
Ability to perform all job functions safely and maintain assigned tools and equipment
Basic math and basic computer skills
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for harvesting food for consumption including food storage/handling techniques
Knowledge of tools, implements, materials, methods and practices of tractor and farm equipment operation and maintenance
Perform coupling procedures for the Tractor-Implements

Nice To Haves

Five years experience supervising field crews
Harvester Operators License preferred

Responsibilities

Set harvest operation crew schedules and assignments and complete all related paperwork and complete reports, forms and audits
Ensure all equipment, implements and tools and related safety equipment is functioning properly and take appropriate corrective action
Monitor the set-up and operation of the diesel powered Harvester to harvest crops as required
Oversee, direct, train and provide guidance to the harvest operations crew
Keep track of crew timesheets and enter times in Kronos
Assist with the orientation and training of new employees and on-going training of existing crew members
Drive trucks to haul supplies, tools or farm workers
Check vehicles to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, take appropriate action as needed
Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, add oil, fuel, fluids or perform minor repairs
Adjust, repair, lubricate, and service machinery, and notify supervisor or appropriate personnel when machinery malfunctions
Prep farm implements for repairs, clean and maintain truck and trailers, maintain service logs, record repairs made and parts used
Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
Operate cab computers, CB radios and telephones, to exchange information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers
Perform all of the tasks and duties of the Harvester Operator and Harvester Helper as required
Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment
Assist with the loading / unloading equipment and machinery; tractors, harvesters, implements and other farm related items
At end of shift, secure equipment, perform assigned clean-up duties and general housekeeping as required
Other duties as assigned