Hard Skills
IntermediateAgricultural Labor SourcingThe ability to recruit and select seasonal or permanent farm workers, often managing relationships with labor contractors or the H-2A visa program.
AdvancedLabor Law ComplianceEnsuring adherence to specific agricultural regulations including wage and hour laws, housing standards, and child labor restrictions.
AdvancedSafety Training and WPS AdministrationImplementing Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training for pesticide safety, heat illness prevention, and equipment operation protocols.
Soft Skills
AdvancedMultilingual Crew LeadershipThe ability to effectively communicate work instructions, safety protocols, and company policies in the primary language of the field crew.
IntermediatePerformance Quality ControlMonitoring and providing feedback on the technical quality of manual tasks such as pruning, grafting, and canopy management.