Farm Supervisor

Farm Supervisor

Rol-land Farms and Greenhouses Inc. is a longstanding family farming operation in Southwestern Ontario. With 10 acres of greenhouse in production for vegetable seedlings and 1700 acres of land in production of specialized crops

We are currently seeking to hire a farm supervisor

Benefit: 2 weeks annual vacation

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: 9102 Bisnett Line, Blenheim, ON N0P 1A0

Details of this position:

• Monday to Friday, with some weekend work during busy season

• Permanent, Full time

• 40 hours a week Minimum

• $22.88/hour

• Housing available

• Long term disability, dental, vision, and drug benefits after probationary period

Requirements of this position:

• Help, co-ordinate and supervise general farm worker’s day to day activities;

• Assess, suggest and help in the implementation of work procedures which are beneficial for the business;

• Ensure all health and safety procedures including farm safety, food safety and security procedures are being followed by all workers at all times;

• Supervise, monitor and enforce procedures to maintain crop health and welfare

• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations such as vegetable propagation - seeding, germination, growing and shipping;

• Direct, assign or assist with the adjustment or repair of farm equipment or machinery.

• Experience on farm with tractor driving, heavy equipment (pay loaders, loader back hoes) an asset

• Manage a minimum of 14 plus employees and develop work schedules and establish procedures and ensure all necessary tasks completed;

• Plans and supervises the planting, cultivating, harvesting and storing of field on large and complex farm;

• Maintain quality control and production records;

• May perform general farm duties.

• specialize in area of vegetable transplant propagation

What will you need?

• At least 12 months experience working in supervisory capacity in an agricultural setting

• Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks;

• Handling heavy loads up to 50 pounds;

• Physically demanding;

• Hand-eye co-ordination;

• Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

• familiarity with SWAP program, requirements and rules preferred;

• forklift certification preferred;

Work Location & Environment Information

Rural Area, outdoors/indoor, Noisy, dusty, Hot/Cold weather

We are excited to have you join our team! Apply now to info@rollandfarms.com