Agricultural Truck Shop Supervisor

Dole Packaged Foods
Atwater, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2023 CLOSED ON 2/9/2023

Job Posting for Agricultural Truck Shop Supervisor at Dole Packaged Foods

Overview

Purpose:

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led health and wellness organization that “champions a more equitable world.” A world where everyone has the right to nutrition from the goodness of the earth and we reduce these gaps, one action at a time.

The Agricultural Truck Shop Supervisor is accountable for overseeing the operation, maintenance and repair of all tractors, farm equipment, trailers (on and off-road), vehicles and trucks.

Responsibilities

Primary Accountabilities:

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

 

  • Optimize farm equipment operation time by scheduling equipment repairs and maintain equipment availability.
  • Assist farm managers with equipment maintenance for planting and harvesting operations; pruning, thinning, irrigation and harvesting schedule.
  • Make recommendations for changes as necessary to meet demands of workload
  • Prepare parts list and supplies for approval and develops and implements inventory controls to minimize waste and loss.
  • Assist with special projects as needed
  • Take a proactive lead on all job-related issues and communicate directly with all stakeholders necessary to resolve
  • Adhere / Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Work Rules, Safety Rules.
  • Immediately report any accidents.
  • Immediately report any safety hazard
  • Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and perform as a member of a team.
  • Maintain good housekeeping and clean work area.
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
  • Must be able to follow the Dole Packaged Foods Code of Conduct
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

 

  • 3-5 years’ experience with industrial or agricultural shop operations
  • 2 years’ experience with agricultural equipment and/or irrigation systems
  • ASE Auto/Diesel Mechanic Certification or equivalent experience preferred
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) Certification preferred
  • Knowledge of farm machinery, hydraulic systems, Arc and Gas welding systems and their operation
  • Knowledge of heave truck trailer, farm equipment and automobile maintenance and repair
  • Knowledge of air brake systems
  • Knowledge of lighting and electrical systems
  • Some knowledge of hydraulic systems
  • Knowledge of tire repair
  • Knowledge of AC systems
  • Ability to inspect, service and repair diesel trucks and company cars and trucks.
  • General mechanic skills
  • Must possess valid Driver’s License and be eligible to participate in Company DMV Employee Pull Notice Program
  • Knowledge and experience in SAP preferred
  • Ability to multiple priorities and various needs simultaneously, with focus on project completion
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen and background check.
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
  • Must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

  • Punctuality
  • Teamwork
  • Flexibility
  • Safety Conscious
  • Attention to Detail
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Passionate
  • Customer Service mindset

Education & Certification:

  • High School graduate or equivalent, some college preferred

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  • Adheres to established safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures
  • Reliable, organized, attentive to detail, and committed to high quality work productivity
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 lbs.
  • Ability to climb up and down from equipment
  • May move between indoor and outdoor environments frequently, causing exposure to sudden temperature changes and weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, windy, dusty, pollen)
  • Exposure to soil and mud
  • May be exposed to insects and rodents in the fields
  • Contact with agricultural chemicals, grease, oil and solvents.
  • Must be able to bend/stoop/squat/twist, kneel and turn throughout workday for varying lengths of time.

Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions.

Travel Requirements:

  • No travel

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

 

FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA:

Hiring Pay Scale: $_____30.00/HR_____ to $____33.00/HR_______

Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.

 

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