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Departement: Agriculture
Shift: Days
Workplace: Fairwater
Company: Nortera
Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!
As North America's leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food. Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brand Arctic Gardens.
Why choose Nortera
- Competitive salary and Annual bonus program
- Group Health Insurance program w/HSA or FSA
- Dental/Vision Insurance and several supplemental Insurance options
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity
- Referral program
- An environment that fosters learning and professional development
- Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!
Base salary
Your daily role
- This role acts as the lead person for our frontline hourly team members by directing the activities of workers and processes for the Agriculture department according to established schedules, safety, and quality procedures while striving to continually improve all facets of the business.
- Manages employees during harvest and offseason on all shifts
- Oversees pre-grades crops for maturity and quality and assists in providing information to the plant to produce the best possible product
- Coordinates product flow to the plant to meet production needs
- Participate in daily management meetings when available
- Assist Field Manager in the development of contracts with growers
- Manage an assigned growing area including acreage contracting, planning and harvesting operation of peas and sweet corn
- Assist with budget planning and cost control
Your profile
- Ability to speak, read, and write English
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work and understand technical labels for crop protection products
- Must be computer literate and knowledge of MS Office
- Must be able to work weekends and other off shifts
- Ability to travel
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Minimum of 3 years experience of related agriculture experience or a combination of experience and education
- Bachelor’s degree in agricultural industry or other related industry preferred
We’re looking for people like you!
Come grow with Nortera!
Nortera believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Nortera is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-434-0399.
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