Farm Supervisor (Rogerson, ID)

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

Supervise and coordinate the activities of work crew engaged in the planting, irrigating, and/or harvesting of crops and maintenance of the farm by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates equipment to perform farming functions including but not limited to discing, plowing, ripping, planting, spraying, and cultivating in order to prepare soil and plant crops according to schedules.
• Directs job assignments of farm workers; ensures farm workers and operations comply with established safety procedures and guidelines.
• Performs a variety of maintenance tasks during the winter months to ensure smooth operation of the farm.
• Examines farm equipment for malfunctions; schedules regular maintenance service on farm equipment; performs minor mechanical repairs to equipment and machinery in order to reduce costly equipment downtime.
• Assists inexperienced equipment operators and/or farm workers with new tasks in order to maximize productivity and minimize costs associated with training.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems in order to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of employee work hours.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of pivot irrigation systems repair and maintenance.

• Must have basic computer skills.

Language Skills

• 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.

Mathematical Ability

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Additional Requirements

• This role requires a valid Drivers License held and maintained in good standing.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit while driving a pickup truck.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as the perception of depth, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration from operating a motor vehicle.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Requisition ID: 26031

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location(s): L&L Jack Ranch - Rogerson

Country: United States

The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.