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Working Foreman-Orchard
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TerraAG Farm Mgt
Hughson, CA (In Person)
$41,600 Salary, Full-Time
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Working Foreman-Orchard TerraAG Farm Mgt Hughson, CA Job Details Full-time From $20 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Staff supervision Team supervision Interpersonal skills Outdoor work Agricultural tractor operation Mowing Farm experience Farm machinery Managing horticultural teams Agricultural safety and compliance regulations Full Job Description Job Summary The Orchard Working Foreman is a critical leadership role responsible for the day-to-day oversight of field operations and personnel. This individual serves as a "working" lead, directly participating in orchard tasks while supervising a crew of agricultural workers to ensure high productivity, safety compliance, and optimal crop health. Key ResponsibilitiesCrew Leadership & Supervision Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of agricultural workers and irrigators. Provide on-the-ground training for new hires on equipment operation and safety protocols. Ensure all crew members adhere to safety standards, including Heat Illness Prevention, Night Safety, and Wildfire Safety. Manage employee schedules and verify timecards for weekly payroll submission. Communicate daily goals and progress updates to the Farm Manager. Operational Oversight Oversee the execution of irrigation schedules and monitor system performance (drip, micro-sprinkler, or flood). Coordinate and supervise tractor operations, including mowing, spraying, and shredding within orchard rows. Manage the application of pesticides and fertilizers, ensuring strict adherence to Restricted Entry Intervals (REI) and proper container handling. Assist the Operations Coordinator in coordinating repairs for farm equipment and maintaining maintenance logs. Monitor orchard conditions for pests, diseases, or nutritional deficiencies and report findings promptly. Safety & Compliance Ensure all work sites are maintained in a clean and safe condition. Verify that all personnel use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly. Conduct and document regular safety "tailgate" meetings with the crew. Assist in the documentation and reporting of any workplace injuries or "return to work" activity reports. Qualifications & Requirements Experience Minimum 3-5 years of experience in orchard operations with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory capacity. Technical Skills Expert knowledge of irrigation systems and proficiency in operating tractors with various implements. Safety Knowledge Deep understanding of AgSafe standards, pesticide safety, and heat illness prevention. Language Bilingual (English/Spanish) verbal and written communication skills are highly preferred. Physical Ability Ability to perform strenuous labor in extreme weather and lift up to 50 lbs regularly. Work Environment Work requires being in an outside environment, exposed to the elements; temperatures may reach above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Work exposes workers to subject hazards; including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts and moving farm equipment. While performing duties of this job workers may be exposed to significant noise and vibration associated with the use of farm equipment.