farm business foreman/woman

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Tree and orchard fruit

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Develop work schedules and establish procedures
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Maintain work records and logs
• Hire and train staff

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Blueberries

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player