Harvesting Supervisor

Work site environment

• Viticulture
• Dusty
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development
• Direct agricultural crops deleafing activities
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Oversee the activities of clearing the fields
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Maintain work records and logs
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Grapes

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Sprayer or duster

Area of specialization

• Agricultural crop service

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Transportation provided by employer