Assistant Farm Manager
Tarboro, NC Tarboro, NC Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$45K - $57K a year Estimated:
$45K - $57K a year 12 days ago 12 days ago 12 days ago Buy Sod, a multi-state agribusiness company with sod farms in the Carolinas, Tennessee and Georgia is currently seeking a motivated Full Time Assistant Farm Manager to support the Farm Manager with daily farm operations.
Company
Benefits:
90% company paid single Medical coverage.
Medical Dental and Vision single and family coverages available Employee and Family supplemental life insurance options 401k with company match Paid time off 9 Paid holidays Rotating weekend schedules Highly competitive compensation Position
Responsibilities:
Ensure that all employees are operating equipment safely, performing appropriate pre-start checks and calibrations.
Support Farm Manager in all aspects of employee scheduling to include accountability for working hours, overtime, PTO/ other scheduled time off (to include number of employees who can be out concurrently).
Support Farm Manager in managing and controlling expenses.
Support Farm Manager with onsite investigations for production accidents/incidents/violations.
Regularly inspect fields for problem areas and report to Farm Manager.
Coordinate/perform regular planting maintenance (burn down, pre-plant inspection, disking, pre-plant variable rate fertilizer, cultivating, leveling, rolling planting, pre-emerge herbicide application, netting, etc).
Coordinate/Aerify and roll harvested areas in coordination with fertilizer and lime applications.
Adhere to field reclamation process in conjunction with Harvest Manager.
Manage and coordinate irrigation on production and harvest grass.
Manage and coordinate fertility/chemical applications according to annual plan outline and as needed for weed/pest control.
Communicate any quality issues (weeds, water, tensile strength, pests, mowing, scalping and paint) to Farm Management.
Work with Harvest Manager in support of Harvest Operations Position Requirements:
Must demonstrate ability to be a team player and build positive working relationships with others.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Previous experience in agriculture or the turf industry preferred.
Previous experience in a leadership/management role preferred.
Values relationships and results.
Ability to be physically/consistently present for critical onsite collaboration.
Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records.
Ability to discern what issues need to be brought to upper management.
Ability to understand the concept and consequences of grass cross-contamination.
Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
Basic technology skills and ability to learn/utilize company software programs.
Must have attention to detail and the ability to assert ideas, solve problems, communicate issues and positive experiences.
Ability to work flexible hours to include, but not limited to, early AM/PM, nights and weekends and hours that could fluctuate day-to-day.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions required.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, climb and balance as well as bend and kneel frequently.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds or more occasionally.
Twisting with weight as needed.
Manual dexterity, coordination and constant movement and use of limbs required.
Position Location:
Tarboro, NC Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Experience:
Agriculture:
2 years (Required) Management:
1 year (Preferred) Farming Equipment Operation:
2 years (Required) Turf Industry:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$45K - $57K a year Estimated:
$45K - $57K a year 12 days ago 12 days ago 12 days ago Buy Sod, a multi-state agribusiness company with sod farms in the Carolinas, Tennessee and Georgia is currently seeking a motivated Full Time Assistant Farm Manager to support the Farm Manager with daily farm operations.
Company
Benefits:
90% company paid single Medical coverage.
Medical Dental and Vision single and family coverages available Employee and Family supplemental life insurance options 401k with company match Paid time off 9 Paid holidays Rotating weekend schedules Highly competitive compensation Position
Responsibilities:
Ensure that all employees are operating equipment safely, performing appropriate pre-start checks and calibrations.
Support Farm Manager in all aspects of employee scheduling to include accountability for working hours, overtime, PTO/ other scheduled time off (to include number of employees who can be out concurrently).
Support Farm Manager in managing and controlling expenses.
Support Farm Manager with onsite investigations for production accidents/incidents/violations.
Regularly inspect fields for problem areas and report to Farm Manager.
Coordinate/perform regular planting maintenance (burn down, pre-plant inspection, disking, pre-plant variable rate fertilizer, cultivating, leveling, rolling planting, pre-emerge herbicide application, netting, etc).
Coordinate/Aerify and roll harvested areas in coordination with fertilizer and lime applications.
Adhere to field reclamation process in conjunction with Harvest Manager.
Manage and coordinate irrigation on production and harvest grass.
Manage and coordinate fertility/chemical applications according to annual plan outline and as needed for weed/pest control.
Communicate any quality issues (weeds, water, tensile strength, pests, mowing, scalping and paint) to Farm Management.
Work with Harvest Manager in support of Harvest Operations Position Requirements:
Must demonstrate ability to be a team player and build positive working relationships with others.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Previous experience in agriculture or the turf industry preferred.
Previous experience in a leadership/management role preferred.
Values relationships and results.
Ability to be physically/consistently present for critical onsite collaboration.
Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records.
Ability to discern what issues need to be brought to upper management.
Ability to understand the concept and consequences of grass cross-contamination.
Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
Basic technology skills and ability to learn/utilize company software programs.
Must have attention to detail and the ability to assert ideas, solve problems, communicate issues and positive experiences.
Ability to work flexible hours to include, but not limited to, early AM/PM, nights and weekends and hours that could fluctuate day-to-day.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions required.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, climb and balance as well as bend and kneel frequently.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds or more occasionally.
Twisting with weight as needed.
Manual dexterity, coordination and constant movement and use of limbs required.
Position Location:
Tarboro, NC Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Experience:
Agriculture:
2 years (Required) Management:
1 year (Preferred) Farming Equipment Operation:
2 years (Required) Turf Industry:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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