Team Lead
R.D. Offutt Company
Lisbon, ND
Full-time
Farming / Fishing / Forestry
Posted on November 11, 2024
Job Summary
This person will support the farm manager in the daily potato farm operations. This includes; planting, irrigating, harvesting, overseeing field team members, giving daily direction, and scheduling.
Specific Duties Include
This person will support the farm manager in the daily potato farm operations. This includes; planting, irrigating, harvesting, overseeing field team members, giving daily direction, and scheduling.
Specific Duties Include
- Support the farm manager to supervise the field farm operations
- Perform/coordinate potato crop planting, fertilizing, irrigation and spray operations
- Communicate effectively with management and team members
- Ensure compliance with all labor laws, agricultural audits, food safety regulations, and workers safety
- Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management and support resources
- Maintain buildings and equipment ensuring they are in appropriate condition
- Be a self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with other personnel and management
- Maintain technical and product knowledge on all equipment on the farm.
- Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
- Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of R.D. Offutt Farms.
- Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.
- Previous farm operations experience including crop planting, farm equipment management, maintenance scheduling, and basic agronomy
- Previous management experience preferred
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Valid driver's license
- Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship