Job description
Rousseau Farming Company®, a grower, packer and shipper of fresh conventional and organic produce in the Phoenix metro area is seeking a Harvest Coordinator for its operations in Scottsdale, Arizona. The full-time position is responsible for overseeing the harvest of fresh produce October through July, along with helping in the supervision of the planting and transplanting operations outside of the harvest season.
The successful candidate will have employee management experience and the willingness to work the necessary time required during peak season. We are seeking an effective leader that has the drive to enhance our harvest operations and continue the level of excellence in the produce we pack. Our company is a family owned and operated organization that values its employees and strives to empower them to excel in their positions. A college degree and the ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required.
Key Duties Include:
- Be the lead manager of the packing of fresh produce
- Coordinating orders with Sales
- Responsible for supervision of harvest supervisors and crews
- Adhering to company food safety & industrial safety policies and enforcing those policies at the harvest level
- Managing harvest equipment and other harvest assets as well as overseeing cleaning operations of the harvest equipment
- Intermediary to growing and cooling operations
Requirements:
- Employee management experience
- Ability to work necessary hours, occasionally 7 days per week.
- Mastery of the English language required, Spanish language ability a plus
- Produce harvest experience is desired but not required
Pay: $80,000 – $120,000 per year depending on experience and includes paid vacation and a company vehicle.
This job is located in Scottsdale, AZ (Phoenix Metro)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Agriculture: 3 years (Preferred)
- Harvesting: 3 years (Preferred)
- Management: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person