Operations Assistant

Ventura CA

Description

Brokaw Nursery is located in Ventura County, California in the heart of a unique agricultural area. One of California's largest suppliers of subtropical orchard trees Brokaw currently produces over 250,000 trees per year and through the years has sold more than 10 million trees to California orchard growers. Brokaw also exports to over 45 countries worldwide. While the production of citrus and avocado has been the principal activity at Brokaw Nursery since its founding in 1956, Brokaw is an industry leader in innovation in new varieties of fruits and rootstocks. Primary Responsibilities: Hands on Agriculture Position to Assist the Compliance and Facilities Coordinator by performing assigned tasks which may include: Facilities Maintenance and Construction Trouble-shoot operational issues Equipment Procedures Facilities Recommend alternative solutions, implement necessary action Purchasing and Receiving Monitor materials inventory Fleet & Equipment (including leased and rented equipment). Receive and enter new (or newly leased) equipment into inventory (working with accounting for funding). Maintain service records and coordinate major services. Maintain equipment list Make recommendations for additional equipment needs Regiment fleet maintenance Shuttle equipment/vehicles to work sites and maintenance facilities Safety compliance. Schedule monthly employee safety trainings. Prepare on site accident reports and maintain required records. Maintain First Aid supplies and fire equipment. Monitor hazardous materials handling and storage. Monitor hazardous materials handling and storage. Comply with regulations. Custodian of small tools and supplies Recordkeeping. Maintain training logs, accident reports, investigations, and IIPP. Special projects. Complete special projects assigned. Emergency Contingency plan for natural disasters (flood, fire, earthquake, etc). Other duties as may be assigned Skills and Knowledge Required Understanding of the materials and equipment of Brokaw nursery. Strong organizational, analytical and people skills sufficient to provide timely and constructive feedback on issues related to safety and compliance. Ability to structure and complete tasks independently. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred. Bi-lingual English/Spanish required. Standards of Behavior Build and maintain an atmosphere of collegiality. Remain helpful, respectful and approachable and team oriented. Maintain positive relationships with co-workers. Demonstrate initiative. Take ownership of your primary responsibilities, do what is needed without being asked, and follow-though with tasks to completion. Communicate with others on the team. Maintain transparency in reporting your activities to others who may be impacted by your work in a timely manner. Provide regular updates to the managing partner on progress with respect to annual goals. Be efficient in your use of time and resources. Plan ahead to manage time well, show up to work and meetings on time, remain cost conscious and strive to find more efficient ways of doing things. Remain open to learning and adaptation. Be open to feedback, demonstrating willingness to learn, grow and improve in you role. Seek to continuously improve the quality of your work product and to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations. Meet specific performance objectives established for your position. Education and Experience Required: An Associates degree or equivalent work experience in compliance and/or safety for agribusiness. Compensation: Compensation will depend upon qualifications and experience. Vaccine mandatory & masks required indoors