Berry Ranch Manager - Hendersonville, NC

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Berry Ranch Manager performs the vital function of developing and operating RAC’s berry farm operations in a manner that is economically successful, strategically oriented, and technically innovative.  

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Production manager, the Ranch Manager will maintain a RAC farms and develop plans for the farm, directly manage its farming operations, and be responsible for its P&L. The Ranch Manager will be responsible for all aspects of RAC’s new farming operations, including overseeing ranch development, managing the ground prep and planting process, hiring and management of operational and harvest labor, and executing day to day cultural growing practices and harvest activities in order to ensure successful crops.  

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Manages and supervises, with hands-on involvement, all farming activities, including irrigation system installation and management, land prep, planting, fertilization and pesticide applications, pruning, and harvesting.
• Identifies, sources, and hires labor; develops and manages crews; ensures proper training; manages performance.
• Learn and implement the latest and best current production practices from within the RAC organization, as well as from university and other outside industry resources; develop and advance knowledge and innovations that deliver competitive advantage.
• Develops and manages operating budgets; assess the capital budget needs; manage costs; and deliver expected profitability.
• Responsible for submission of production data and any required crop information.
• Ensures compliance with all labor laws, prime audits or food safety, company policy and workers safety.
• Responsible for the development of harvesting supervisors for succession plan
• Participate in weekly and monthly crop statement reviews
• Continued communication with Driscoll’s to ensure accurate estimates of crops and to deliver high quality to the cooler
• Maintains a well organized, clean and safe work environment
• Travel required between RAC’s various districts; industry conferences; etc. 20% travel

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• 1-3 years of experience in production agriculture.
• Direct berry crop farming experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

SKILLS:

• Ability to operate farm equipment
• Operate and maintain drip irrigation systems
• Implement fertilization and pest management programs
• Engage in hands on pruning and harvest activities
• Ability to develop and manage personnel
• Demonstrated strength in operational administration
• Understanding of agricultural financial measurements
• Self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with growers, team members and management
• Detail oriented, with effective verbal, writing and presentation skills

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Please submit cover letter and resume to: racjobs@berry.net

Sawmill Yard/Production Kiln Supervisor

Kempfer Sawmill has an opening for a Sawmill Yard/Production Kiln Supervisor in Saint Cloud, FL - 10 miles West of I-95 Melbourne

 

No degree is required, but prior experience in sawmill production & Kiln operations is preferred.

 

Responsibilities include/but not limited to:

•  Supervise mill crew.
• Inventory of logs, lumber, mulch. Capable to order more logs when needed.
• Supervise Kiln.
• Load lumber on semi trucks.

Heavy Equipment/Knuckle boom knowledge a definite plus!

For more information please contact Henry 321-288-7470 or Becky 407-892-1169.

Sparr Building Supply Assistant Manager Trainee - ends June 24th

Family owned and operated since 1947, providing a wide variety of agricultural and building material products with three locations serving central Florida.

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager Trainee

Location: Sparr, FL

Salary: DOE, discussed with employer

Full-time: 35+ hours per week

Job Description: Individual will encourage a selling environment within the store by providing leadership and training to associates on product knowledge, selling skills, merchandising standards and customer service. Position responsible for maintaining store appearance.

Qualifications:

· Retail and Supervisory experience favored; hardware, agriculture and/or building material knowledge preferred.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with customers, peers and management.

· Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

· Proficient in multi-tasking in a fast paced environment while working in outdoor/indoor conditions.

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Please forward résumés and inquiries to kandish@sparrbuilding.com by June 24, 2013.

Please visit www.SparrBuilding.com to learn more about our company.

Von Family Farms Operations Manager

Yon Family Farms is a registered Angus and commercial cattle farm located in west central South Carolina. Around 600 Angus brood cows and 250 commercial cows make up the herds.

A retail livestock supply business operates out of a multi-purpose facility at the Angus location. Feed, animal health supplies, livestock handling equipment, seed, minerals and fencing supplies are offered.

Kevin and Lydia Yon own & work full time on the farm, along with five other full-time employees, and four part-time employees who assist with daily chores, field work, and cattle work. They are looking for a Farm Operations Manager.

Job Requirements:

· Strong work ethic

· Knowledgeable of general farm operations, including forage planting, spraying, fertilization and harvest.

· Responsible for coordinating all tractor, truck and farm equipment maintenance, minor repairs, and shall keep all records pertaining to such.  

· Mechanical and welding skills would be beneficial, as would experience with irrigation and fencing. 

· Coordinate and assist with forage and soil sampling for the entire operation.  

· Working knowledge and experience with cattle, forages, nutrition and feeds, is helpful, but equally important is reliability, the ability to supervise others, and a strong work ethic. 

· This individual will be expected to assist with cattle work including mixing feed and feeding with a vertical mixer wagon, putting out round hay bales, helping with herd health, and assisting with reproductive management.

· Grazing management would be an essential skill. 

This job can be tailored, matching an individual’s strong points and areas of interest with the necessary work to be done on the entire operation. It is understood that many individuals will not have experience in all the areas mentioned, but willingness and ability to learn those skills is essential.

Benefits Available:
Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications. 

Housing

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Freezer Beef

Retirement Plan for Long Term Employees

Community and surroundings:
Ridge Spring is a wonderful community that is home to diverse agriculture including cattle, row crops, timber, peaches, vegetables, commercial pecans, and a farmer owned marketing/fertilizer co-op. It is located in Saluda County, which boasts the state’s most active cattlemen’s association with almost 400 members. Our small town has all the basics from a John Deere dealership to a hardware store and a bank. Several churches of different denominations are within ten miles of the farm. We are easily accessible from Interstate 20 and are 40 miles east of Augusta, GA and 50 miles west of Columbia, SC, both offering the conveniences of the city, for numerous shopping and recreational activities. (Aiken, SC is also nearby). The residents of Ridge Spring for the most part have agricultural roots and interests, which, along with the beauty of the area, make it a great place to raise cattle and a family.

Please send Resumes with References to:
Yon Family Farms
Kevin & Lydia Yon
P.O. Box 737
Ridge Spring, SC 29129
kyon@pbtcomm.net
www.yonfamilyfarms.com
(no phone calls please)