Swathing Manager
Standlee Hay Company
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agriculture related workers. Plan, direct, coordinate the harvesting of crops.
Occupation Specific Tasks:
Arrange for transportation, equipment, and living quarters for seasonal workers.
Assign duties such as harvesting of crops or plants and equipment maintenance.
Calculate and monitor budgets for maintenance and development of collections, grounds, and infrastructure.
Confer with managers to evaluate weather and harvest schedule.
Direct or assist with the adjustment and repair of farm equipment and machinery.
Drive and operate farm machinery such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters in order to transport workers and supplies, or to cultivate and harvest fields.
Estimate labor requirements for jobs, and plan work schedules accordingly.
Inspect crops, fields, and plant stock to determine conditions and need for harvesting.
Inspect facilities to determine maintenance needs.
Investigate grievances and settle disputes to maintain harmony among workers.
Issue equipment such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect equipment when work is complete.
Observe workers to detect inefficient and unsafe work procedures or to identify problems, initiating corrective action as necessary.
Perform the same agricultural duties as subordinates.
Prepare and maintain time and payroll reports, as well as details of personnel actions such as performance evaluations, hires, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
Prepare reports regarding farm conditions, crop yields, machinery breakdowns, or labor problems.
Recruit and discharge workers.
Requisition supplies such as machine parts or lubricants, and tools.
Review employees' work to evaluate quality and quantity.
Train workers in techniques such as harvesting, and insect identification, and in the use of safety measures.
Knowledge:
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Skills:
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Abilities:
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
To apply for this position fill out our online application, or email your resume to mraposo@standleehay.com.
Export Documentation Specialist
Standlee Trading Company
Summary: Inputs data from various sources to produce documentation needed for export. Applies for/provides necessary certificates based on import country requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.
Handle international documentation;
Talks with customers by phone, email or in person
Fills out computer booking information from invoices and scale tickets to produce required forms, emails document copies to customers and mails originals, verifies container numbers from invoices/scale tickets to pictures and applies for phytosanitary certificates when necessary.
Verify correct information on bills of lading or seaway b/ls.
Verify correct information within computer system
Cash Receipts, Accounts Payable associated with receipt of goods.
Discounts invoices as instructed
Send documents to customers in a timely manner
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Design - Demonstrates attention to detail, dates and deadlines.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs. Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
Judgment - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple and complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates and discounts
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to understand customer/country documentation requirements. Ability to understand deadlines and process information given to meet those deadlines.
To apply for this position fill out our online application, or email your resume to mraposo@standleehay.com.
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