The Harvest Forecaster is responsible for estimating product sales and coordinating all aspects of assigned commodities, with required travel to various harvesting locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the harvesting process daily
Spends most of the workday rotating between commodity crews, checking packed cartons to ensure the Ocean Mist Farms’ quality standards are adhered to
Assist the Senior Harvest Manager with yield updates and Reporting
Assist the Senior Harvest Manager in coordinating with growers on last-field irrigation and spays
Assist the Senior Harvest Manager in preparing harvest estimates and four-week volume projections
Coordinate with sales on volume, condition, and daily orders
Coordinate orders with the Senior Harvest Manager on crew placement and daily orders
Distribute orders and changes to the Field Supervisors
It is imperative to be present during the startup of new commodity areas
Review variety trials and make recommendations to management
Take pictures for marketing and sales purposes
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Recurring travel to all harvesting areas as the harvesting operations required
High school graduate or equivalent is preferred; requires continuing education to enhance job knowledge, supervision, safety & other job-related areas
A minimum of 1 – 2 years in Quality Assurance is required; 3 – 5 years as a Commodity Manager or Supervisor is preferred; 1 – 3 years employee management experience is highly desired
Must have ability to read, write, and communicate in English & Spanish at a fluent level
Working knowledge of computers and software such as MS Word & Excel as utilized in an agricultural environment; 10-key calculator by touch, telephone, computer keyboard, fax, photocopy machine and other clerical and office equipment
Working knowledge of Famous and other warehouse inventory control systems
Valid class “C” California Driver’s license is required and must be insurable; ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to look at a situation, interpret all facts and decide based on available information
Ability to carry out defined procedures and duties with specific instructions; manage a project from its initiation to completion with minimal supervision; communicate verbally and comprehend verbal instructions; learn new duties with minimal repetition; maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, customers and peers