What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Kerns Homegrown?
Job Description: Managing daily operations of a diversified farming operation in cooperation with farm owner
Responsibilities include:
- Operating late-model farm equipment, including planter, sprayer, combine, tractors, semi-trucks and, skid steers safely and efficiently
- Maintenance of equipment, land, and buildings
- Managing part-time and seasonal employees, including motivating, ensuring safety, and guiding performance
- Managing grain storage operations
- Transporting grain and produce
Salary Range: Industry leading based on skill level and experience
Formal Education: Two-year degree in agriculture or related field preferred but not required
Experience: 3 years of experience in agricultural operation preferred
Skill Requirements:
- Able to operate farm and grain handling equipment
- Mechanical knowledge and agricultural tools expertise
- Ambition to get the job done no matter the hours, weather, etc.
- Must be willing to be flexible with hours and tasks
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Work Location:
- One location
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
- High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
Work Remotely:
- No
Work Location: One location