07/19/2023
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An Organic Dairy Farm in Central, NY is looking for a Crop/Shop Manager
Major Job Functions:
Equipment Operation and Fieldwork (Primary Function - Cropping Season)
• Able to operate any and all equipment as required in such a way that promotes safety and efficiency.
• Understand and follow all guidelines pertaining to organic crop production.
• Oversee the operation of all equipment by all part or full-time cropping staff.
• As a member of the harvest crew, take part in all aspects of fieldwork during planting and harvest seasons.
• Inspect crops after planting to ensure proper growth/
• Operate tractors, combines, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow soil, or to plant, cultivate, and harvest crops.
• Oversee and participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops.
Machinery Maintenance (Winter/Off-Season)
• Manage all maintenance and repair of the farm’s equipment and machinery, ensuring that all equipment is in working order during shop time.
• Have an operating knowledge of all equipment.
• Assist in coordinating the repair of any machinery sent out for maintenance.
• Keep organized and up-to-date records of any maintenance performed on farm machinery.
• Assist in ordering parts as needed from suppliers, and be sure that parts inventory is accurate and up-to-date at all times.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of farm machinery and farm shop.
• Follow the farm’s maintenance schedule.
Team Management and Leadership
• Direct and assist harvest crew staff with all daily operations of the farm, including any and all routine maintenance or repairs to the farm’s facility.
• Direct, coach, and assign crop personnel to solve problems; if possible, advise over the phone.
• Strategic and operational planning of crops.
• Answer and assist with all field problem calls.
• Train, develop, and manage all crop personnel, both new hires and current employees as needed, or as promoted. Work well alongside others.
• Contribute towards operation efficiency and growth through performance of job duties and other tasks as assigned, as well as direction and assistance of the cropping staff.
Prior experience with heavy machinery and dairy operations is necessary.
Complete job description is available for interested candidates. Compensation is based on skills and experience.
Contact 2020 Consulting or [email protected] with job applications or questions.
Red River Ag Consulting, LLC
