Foreperson I Lettuce

Title: Foreperson I Lettuce Salary Range: $76,000 - $77,450 Annually
Status: Exempt Days/Shifts: M-F / Weekends as needed
Location: Salinas, CA / Yuma, AZ Reports to: Superintendent-Lettuce
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GENERAL DISCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for managing a crew harvesting and packing a top-quality pack of lettuce, in a safe manner, while minimizing harvesting labor cost and preparing this product for delivery to the cooler in the shortest possible time and at the least possible cost.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION
• Ensure that the product quality is consistent with their supervisor’s instructions.
• Ensure to have on site all the packaging materials needed for work shift day.
• Determine when field haul equipment should be dispatched to a field, and how that equipment should enter and exit the harvesting area.
• Follow instruction from supervisor on type of packs to be use.
• Determine the physical location of the crew members and decide when the crews should receive their breaks.
• Responsible to maximize productivity and keep quality standards
• Communicate orally with crew members, Supervisors, and to have adequate written skills to prepare such written documentation as incident reports.
• Responsible to maintain high safety standards and make every effort to eliminate any type of safety incident.
• Manage crew labor problems and hold to a minimum non justified grievance.
• Maintain harvest equipment in same condition as received, less normal wear and tear.
• Stay in compliance with employee safety and food safety regulations.
• Train new hires on techniques such as packing, cutting, loading, etc.
• Issue equipment such as cutting knife, gloves, rubber boots, etc.
• Prepare and maintain time/payroll records and reports, as well as disciplinary actions.
• Responsible to check with supervisor, field location, GRL code and assure sampling flags are present in field location before crew enters to work.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in harvesting lettuce.
• Understand principles of proper lettuce harvesting.
• Ability to accomplish work on time and correct errors.
• Must have the ability to make decisions, appear for work on time, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures and to accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to maintain a positive work environment.
• Ability to prioritize workload and have a high level of professionalism and self-confidence, self-starter.
• Ability to operate Company assigned vehicle in a safe manner.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, communication and organization skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Ability to walk in uneven ground
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb on and off harvesting equipment
• Ability to travel to various harvesting locations and relocate

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work long hours and work 7 days a week when necessary.
• Ability to travel to various harvesting locations and relocate.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)