Assistant Farm Manager

SodStar (Operated by Buy Sod) , a multi-state agribusiness company with sod farms in the Carolinas, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee is currently seeking to hire an experienced and motivated Full Time Assistant Farm Manager to join our team at our Soperton, GA. Location.

The Assistant Farm Manager will assist and communicate daily with the Farm Manager to ensure that quality sod is produced and ready for sale. Logical planning and flexibility to handle changing conditions is required regarding decisions on mowing, fertilizing, spraying, and irrigation.

Position Benefits:

• 90% company paid single medical coverage.
• Medical Dental and Vision single and family coverages available
• Employee and Family supplemental life insurance options
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid holidays

Position Responsibilities

• Accountable for Production and Harvest responsibilities working with Farm Manager to complete daily responsibilities and special projects as needed.
• Oversee Production and Harvest crews and ensure all employees are operating within safety parameters.
• Ensure that any person operating a piece of equipment has been properly trained on how to safely operate each piece of equipment wearing all required PPE on a daily basis.
• Ensure each Production and Harvest Crew member under his/her supervision does all pre-start checks (oil, hydraulic, water, clean air filters, etc.) and any necessary preventive maintenance.
• Ensure daily that all Production and Harvest equipment is calibrated, functioning properly, and working at optimum conditions and work with Farm Mechanic and vendor equipment technicians to troubleshoot any issues.
• Request purchase orders for parts and supplies and submits to Farm manager for approval.
• Regularly inspect and implement quality control measures across all production departments.
• Depending on workloads, weather/field conditions, staffing, etc. must be able to assist in different departments as instructed by Farm Manager.
• Partner with Sod Central for: HR, Accounting, Logistics, Sales & IT for shared service needs.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in agriculture or the turf industry preferred.
• Previous experience in a leadership/management role preferred.
• Values relationships and results.
• Ability to be physically/consistently present for critical onsite collaboration.
• Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records.
• Ability to discern what issues need to be brought to upper management.
• Ability to understand the concept and consequences of grass cross-contamination.
• Must demonstrate ability to be a team player and build positive working relationships with others
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
• Basic technology skills and ability to learn/utilize company software programs.
• Must have attention to detail and the ability to assert ideas, solve problems, communicate issues and positive experiences.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include, but not limited to, early AM/PM, nights and weekends and hours that could fluctuate day-to-day.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions required.
• Ability to sit, climb and balance as well as bend and kneel frequently.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds or more occasionally. Twisting with weight as needed.
• Manual dexterity, coordination and constant movement and use of limbs required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Agriculture: 2 years (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Turf Industry: 1 year (Required)
• Farming: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person