Betteravia Farms
Job Description
Job Title: Harvest Commodity Supervisor, Lettuce
Location: Santa Maria, CA and Yuma, AZ
Looking for a capable individual to supervise our lettuce commodity in both Santa Maria, CA and Yuma, AZ
Requirements:
- Previous experience in this area of work and/or relative education
- Full responsibility of commodity inventory and quality
- Develop and maintain good working relationship with Owners and Management
- Possess and demonstrate a sound knowledge of management and ability to offer guidance and instruction to harvesting foreman
- The ability to make independent decisions and solve issues in a timely manner
- Ability to coordinate equipment, employees, and foremen to safely and efficiently complete daily harvest orders
- Oversee efficiency, speed, and quality of harvest crews
- Maintain and enforce policies and procedures
- Maintain and enforce a safe work environment
- Work 6 days per week
- Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
- Willingness to travel to Yuma, Arizona during winter operations
- Ability to perform other related duties as required
Qualities Required for Harvest Management:
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent Communicator
- Ability to speak Spanish
- Proficiency with computer skills (Excel, Word, Email)
- Strong problem solving skills
- Excellent observation skills
- Conscientious
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to be flexible
- Ability to work with many personality types
- Organic experience a plus
- Travel to Yuma required during winter season
- Valid California Driver’s License
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K and Profit Sharing Plan
- Company Vehicle
- Compensation commensurate with candidate’s credentials
Education:
- Combination of education, training, and applied knowledge in Vegetable Production