Crew Lead

Job Description

Company: Grower Transplanting Inc.

Job Title: Crew Lead

Job Classification: Temporary, Full Time

Job Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Department: Growing

Report To: Head Grower

Location: Gustine

Date: January 2025

Position Summary

The Crew Lead is responsible for organizing labor in conjunction with other Leads and Growers. Additionally, the Crew Lead is responsible for supporting with day-to-day labor needs, work assignments and other duties as requested by the department manager.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Coordinate all labor activities for general labor to meet daily production orders.
• Responsible coordinating and communicating daily work-schedule, including break and shift changes for all employees.
• Liaison between department manager and general labor to ensure responsibilities are being met.
• Work responsibly and safely always. Report any quality issues directly to department manager.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Experience)

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 year’s experience working in Agricultural/ Horticultural fields.
• Good Communication Skills, written and oral.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must be a self-starter and possess initiative.
• Must be able to learn new assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to communicate with employees and management.

Physical Requirements

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities by this job include close distance and color vision.

• This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed in the Position Summary are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees interested in learning more about the essential duties and responsibilities of this position should complete the Position Interest Form and submit it to the Human Resources Department.
• The compensation range for this role is determined by factors such as location and required skills. The salary range provided reflects the lowest to highest amount we reasonably anticipate paying for this position at the time of posting. Compensation is influenced by labor market conditions and various factors, including but not limited to: the prevailing minimum wage in the area, relevant education, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, sales or revenue targets, and business needs. It is not typical for a new hire to be offered the highest end of the salary range. Pay decisions are made based on the unique circumstances of each candidate and position. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and other benefits to eligible employees.