Job Description:
We are looking to add a Spray Supervisor to our team in Kern County, CA.
This person will supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing fields and spraying operations in crop specialties such as cotton, safflower, alfalfa, wheat, and tomatoes by performing the following duties.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid current California Drivers' license, which meets both our insurance company guidelines and J. G. Boswell Company’s Vehicle Use Policy.
- Ability to communicate and understand English and Spanish is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Directly supervises 5 - 20 non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Supervisors play a crucial role within their department by conducting in-field safety training and are responsible for enforcing the safety rules of the J. G. Boswell Company at all times.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Confers with district manager and/or agronomist to evaluate soil and weather conditions and to develop plans and procedures.
- Inspects fields, observes growing plants and harvested crop and confers with district manager and/or agronomist to determine work requirements for spraying according to time of year and condition of soil, plants, and crops.
- Determines number and kind of workers needed to perform required work and schedules activities.
- Inspects work performed, observes instrument and gauge readings, ascertains condition of crop, and performs related duties to verify worker adherence to instructions.
- Trains workers in work procedures, safety policies, and use of machinery and tools.
- Supervises the operation of necessary farm machinery.
- Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
- Maintains time and production records.
- Performs activities of workers supervised.
- Reports to work in a timely fashion ready, willing, and able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.
