Manager vacancy in Oxnard USA

Intern, Field Operations and Grower Representative
Compensation Rate: $20.oo to $22.00/hour

TITLE
Intern Field Operations & Grower Representative

LOCATION
Oxnard CA

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following although other duties may be assigned:
Works closely with processing manager to assure coordination of field fruit deliveries.Determine daily crate volume by obtaining early morning on-site ranch estimates. Adjusts estimates throughout afternoon re-check of harvesting ranches. Immediately reports any significant volume changes.Obtains records and passes information to processing manager and plant manager on probable next day crate volume.Advises the plant manager and QC manager immediately when poor quality (soft catfacing contamination etc.) is evident on any particular grower's ranch.Works with growers to get harvested freezer fruit delivered to the processing plant and/or receiving station as quickly as possible.Ensures proper contact and relationships with the growers.Assures that all crates and pallets are distributed to the growers on an as-needed basis to prevent grower stockpiling.At season's end assures all crates and pallets are returned to the Oxnard plant yard for storage inventory and repair.Obtain pesticide reports from the growers when requested and deliver to the Plant Manager.Maintain proper inventories of crate and pallets at receiving stations. Assures crates and pallets are cleaned properly prior to grower distribution.Works with Oxnard plant supervisor/office personnel on any grower weight tag/ grading sheet discrepancies. Delivers and explains corrected documentation to the growers.Schedule trucking to pick up fruit from the receiving stations for timely delivery to the Oxnard plant.Works with our growers to ensure all of their daily deliveries are made early enough to permit same day processing.Addresses any and all other concerns/problems as directed by the Plant Manager.Works with Oxnard processing manager to establish daily production schedule.Coordinates distribution of raw fruit.Records yield data from experimental varieties and other research plots.Takes fruit samples as needed for lab evaluation.Conducts special tests evaluations and projects as requested by the QC Manager.Visually observes plant development and records.Inspects daily and audit grower field Good Agricultural Practices monthly using Field Sanitation Check list. Immediately follows up on deficiencies.Other duties as required.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Education
Be enrolled in a 4-year degree program Food Science Logistics or Agri-Business major highly desiredOther

Available in early April through the end of August.Able to work weekends overtime and night shifts.Excellent communication skills and leadership skills.Ability to read write and speak Spanish highly desired
COMPENSATION
This position will pay $20.00 to $22.00/hour

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