Office Assistant/Farm Owner Assistant

Hanford CA

Description

Family owned Farm company is looking to hire a Office Assistant/Farm Owner's Assistant that will support the Farming Operations through a variety of tasks to ensure operational efficiency of the farm under the direction of the Owner and the assistance of the Farm Supervisor. Job Duties and Responsibilities listed below. Other duties as assigned 1. Farm Owner's Assistant will be the point of contact and as a liaison to all Farm Employees and its farm owners. 2. Assist the Owner in preparing budgets, purchase supplies, maintain relationships with vendors and clients, and ensure maximum profitability. Getting price quotes from multiple vendors for any farm supplies, etc. 3. Overseeing the work of all farm employees when needed to ensure they work productively and meet deadlines and company farm standards. 4. Employee handles administrative and customer service duties, process farm business activities and manage accounts receivable for timely payment. 5. Responsible for receiving and counting farm employees’ timecards for prompt submission to payroll department. Will need to deliver farm payroll bi-weekly (every other Friday). 6. Assisting with the recruitment and responsible for acquiring newly hire employees work documents. 7. Visiting the different farm locations every other Saturday to inspect nut crops, ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked and maintained by the farm supervisor. A company vehicle will be provided when visiting the farm locations. 8. Ensuring all farm staff adheres to health and safety regulations. 9. Work closely with the Owner and Farm Supervisor in preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring farm staff understands expectations. 10. Company will provided company cell phone to use for any farm work related calls. 11. Must report to the Owner for any farm related concerns and issues. 12. Work hours will be 35-40 hours per week. 13. Spanish speaking preferred but not required. 14. Other office duties as assigned