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Inspects, maintains, repairs, assembles and overhauls farm machinery, equipment, and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, pumps, tilling equipment, trucks, and other mechanized equipment. Applies mastery of skills in area of specialization. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Works under general supervision. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May lead and direct the work of others, and be considered the lead for a specific area or unit. view job details

Shifts usually last 5-6 hours but vary based on how the cows and staff work together. Enter data into company computer database as directed. Assist with farm organization and clean up as directed. view job details

Monitor and make recommendations for Field Operations, such as pre-planting irrigation needs. Communicate all updates and/or issues to Senior Management in a timely manner. Order replacement parts in a timely manner. view job details

Requires experience and proficiency with software applications including spreadsheets, word processing, internet, and e-mail. Manage all controllable cost, including supplies, labor, medication, and other. Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team. view job details

Job seekers now have the upper hand when looking for a new job. The economy is good, the stock market is healthy, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics there are currently 6.7 million jobs to fill in the U.S. compared to only 6.35 million unemployed people. This is the first time ever recorded in which the U.S. has more available jobs than it has people looking to fill them. In this employment landscape, it’s unsurprising certain industries are having a hard time attracting workers. Jobs that are physically strenuous, or have a reputation of being mentally exhausting, are not attract... view article details

Iron Chef, Jamie Oliver, Mario Batali.Thanks to the Food Network and a plethora of cooking shows, when people think about becoming a chef nowadays, their next thought is about getting their own TV show. But Ed Glebus, an executive chef for CulinArt in San Diego, says it's a lot of hard work, repetition and it's all done off-camera.After working on a farm trying his hand in retail, Glebus was 16 when he took a job at D'Angelo sub shop in Plymouth, Massachusetts. And he's been working in the food industry ever since. Although he gave college a try, Glebus said it wasn't for him and so he set out... view article details

Iron Chef, Jamie Oliver, Mario Batali.Thanks to the Food Network and a plethora of cooking shows, when people think about becoming a chef nowadays, their next thought is about getting their own TV show. But Ed Glebus, an executive chef for CulinArt in San Diego, says it's a lot of hard work, repetition and it's all done off-camera.After working on a farm trying his hand in retail, Glebus was 16 when he took a job at D'Angelo sub shop in Plymouth, Massachusetts. And he's been working in the food industry ever since. Although he gave college a try, Glebus said it wasn't for him and so he set out... view article details

Reaping the Benefits Every morning Jay Fox wakes up at 4:30 to tend his 20-acre farm. Cleaning chicken coops, tilling fields, and hand-weeding three large gardens can't wait for the sunrise. There's no snooze button and hardly any sick or vacation days when it comes to working with nature. "It's all seasonal work. What you do on the farm depends on the season," said Fox. "You can be doing anything from spreading manure to weeding a garden to baling hay depending on the time of the year." Although Fox works long hours practically every day, he gets to enjoy the many perks of tilling the beautif... view article details

Be an Ant, Not a Grasshopper*  Most people know they should invest for the future, but at least half would like to do better. In a Salary.com poll about investments in the company retirement plan, 44 percent of respondents said they contribute, but could do better; 13 percent know they should invest, but have other priorities; and 41 percent said they contribute the maximum. Just 3 percent reported not having a retirement plan. If you're gainfully employed and reasonably satisfied with your career, there are few good excuses for not taking advantage of this benefit. If you've got access to a c... view article details

In 2024, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is seeing the biggest changes in years. Employees everywhere must understand how it will impact their paychecks and work schedules when new rules take effect. FLSA has provided crucial protection for hourly workers since the 1930s. But various advocates have called for reforms to update the law for a modern economy. This article breaks down the FLSA changes coming in 2024. It explains the new overtime and scheduling rules, detailing employees' rights for 2024 and beyond. Employees paid hourly or working on a shifting schedule must know how the n... view blog & white papers details

Competitive pay is the compensation that is close to what other organizations pay for similar work in that industry and market. More simply, it's compensation that would meet or beat your competitor's offers for the role. There are many ways to approach compensation and finding the right mix for the moment is more about people than money. Why competitive pay matters Competitive pay is a big part of how you hire and retain employees. When a candidate has multiple offers for similar roles, compensation is a major consideration for someone deciding whether to take the job. This is especially true... view blog & white papers details

Minimum wage has increased in Massachusetts and is $12.75/hour as of Jan 1st, 2020. It was the second yearly raise in a row since a measure enacted in 2018 set the target to increase it up to $15 over five years. The 2020 minimum wage increase has affected over 400000 workers on an entry-level salary in Massachusetts. But the Bay State is only one of the ones involved by the national effort to bring the minimum wage to $15 per hour in the whole country. The target year for this ultimate minimum wage increase is 2023. This means that the Massachusetts minimum wage will go up in steps to reach $... view blog & white papers details

The concept of compensation transparency has garnered increasing attention in the workplace. Understanding the varying levels of transparency within organizations is crucial for employers and employees alike. The spectrum of pay transparency has five levels. Each level shows how much salary information is revealed, along with their pros and cons. This affects how people perceive their job and the company. This article explores the five levels of the pay transparency spectrum and discusses how organizations can determine the most suitable level for their unique needs. It reveals who can access ... view blog & white papers details

A salary grade scale is a pay format where employees are placed within a pay level based on their education and work experience. Each job within the organization is placed at a specific pay grade so that both internal and external equity are balanced. Designing a pay plan or pay schedule for a large company with many employees across varying fields and levels of expertise can be challenging. There are several compensation structures that can make this task easier for an HR professional. If you want to know which salary grading scale is best for your organization, you must first understand the ... view blog & white papers details