Farm Supervisor

Work site environment

• Floriculture production
• Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
• Outdoors
• Horticultural field crop
• Tree and orchard fruit

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Maintain financial and production records
• 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
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Maintain work records and logs
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• Pesticide Applicator's Licence

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Apples
• Asparagus
• Bell peppers
• Cucumbers
• Strawberries
• Zucchinis

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Seed drill
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor
• Vegetable or fruit harvester
• Forklift

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus