ASSISTANT RANCH MANAGER

Location

Bakersfield, CA | United States

Job description

TITLE: ASSISTANT RANCH MANAGER

LOCATION: BAKERSFIELD, CA

COMPENSATION: $66,560 / YEAR

PURPOSE:

To assist Ranch Manager in the farming operations in Bakersfield farming areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist Ranch Manager in all aspects of farming conventional and/or organic crops in the Bakersfield area.
• Responsibilities include management and supervision, with hands-on involvement, all farming activities, including irrigation system management, land preparation, planting, fertilization, pesticide applications and harvesting.
• Responsible for collection and submission of production data and any other required crop information.
• Help plan efficient use of labor force and maintain company’s quality and quantity standards for finished product.
• Ensure compliance with all labor laws, food safety regulations, company policy and workers’ safety.
• Interact with other Department Managers to facilitate coordination of work in the Bakersfield or surrounding area.
• All other duties as directed by Ranch Manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to continuously work outdoors all day in various and sometimes extreme weather conditions. Ability to continuously work with product and equipment at ground level. Ability to work on uneven terrain both on foot and while aboard moving equipment. Ability to get on and off various stationary and moving equipment. Must wear corrective lenses if required/listed on driver’s license. Must be able to move items weighing up to 75 lbs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-year degree in a related major preferred but not required in lieu of direct experience.

• Individual will have farm management (or related industry) experience including the supervision of labor and direct involvement in the business side of the industry.

• The successful candidate must have strong communication skills, be a self-starter and have ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees.

• Must demonstrate strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be computer literate.

• Must be available to work weekends as required.

• Position requires employee to work and travel routinely throughout all Bakersfield farming areas.

• Remote work not available for this position.

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV driving record.

• Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen, physical, and functional capacity evaluation.

ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k plan with a discretionary match, subject to a vesting schedule
• Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday Time and Personal Hours
• Employee Vehicle Purchase/Lease Programs
• Subsidized gym membership with InShape health clubs
• Free on-site personal training and other wellness-focused activities at company gym
• Tuition discount partnership program with University of La Verne
• Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California
• Work life balance

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