JOB SUMMARY: The Planting Coordinator is responsible managing the planting schedule, overseeing the planting of crops, conducting and sourcing planting (seed) trials, and managing chemical applications at planting. The expectation of this role is to ensure all of our plantings are strategically placed for optimal production and quality yields.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Organize and maintain planting schedule including acres per crop to be planted weekly or on other frequency.
• Create and develop costing structures for the planting department.
• Maintain inventory and projection of land for planting.
• Prepare and distribute work schedules for planting and land preparation.
• Organize and designate planting locations for seeded and transplant crops.
• Maintain seed inventory levels and manages costs on a regular basis.
• Order transplants and manage cost to fulfill planting schedule.
• Develop and track nursery (greenhouse) production schedule: plant dates, ready dates, varieties seeded, etc.
• Coordinate the use and movement of transplant trailers and transplant crew.
• Create tank mixes for planting related pesticide applications and maintain pesticide inventory in computer system.
• Review crop availability and make recommendations for crop shredding and residue management.
• Research possible seed varieties and conduct and manage on-farm trials.
• Order transplants as needed to fulfill planting schedule.
• Ensure that the growing team maintains safety compliance with all local state, federal and regulatory agencies
• Ensure proper safety policies are followed by all employees and conduct safety tailgate meetings.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in farming, food production, and/or distribution
• Class C license
• Experience of computer software (Microsoft office, Windows 10)
• Experience operating machinery such as loaders, forklifts, GPS on Tractors and Back How
• Bilingual in preferred

AAP/EEO STATEMENT:

Ratto Bros., Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Farming: 1 year (Required)
• Row Crop Farming: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person