Farm Operation Foreman/Woman

Work site environment

• Oilseed (except soybean) farming
• Other grain farming
• Wheat farming
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Grain, oil and forage crop

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Stone and/or wood picking
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• 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
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Soybeans

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bulk handling system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Harvesters
• Seed drill
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor

Area of specialization

• Agricultural crop service

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload
• Overtime required

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Team player