Farm workers supervisor

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Vegetable or fruit harvester; Tractor; Seed drill; Harvesters; Fertilizer applicator; Bulk handling system; Storage and silage system; Automated irrigation system; Feeding and watering system

Additional Skills

Perform general farm duties; Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; Maintain work records and logs; Hire and train staff

Type of Farm Operations

Organic farming

Own Tools/Equipment

Safety equipment/gear; Gloves

Work Site Environment

Outdoors

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Large workload; Overtime required

Ability to Supervise

3-4 people

Work Location Information

Rural area; Staff accommodation available; Remote location; Willing to relocate

Agricultural Service Contractors Specific Skills

Negotiate with clients for provision of services; Maintain financial and production records; Provide agricultural livestock services such as artificial insemination, spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses; Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures; Soil fertility programs

Farm Supervisors Specific Skills

Maintain quality control and production records; Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers; Develop work schedules and establish procedures; Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations; Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

Personal Suitability

Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Organized

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Harvesting seedlings; Seed cutting

Salary

• $25.00  hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week