Description:
Title: Farms Compliance Manager
Reports to: Executive of Compliance Food Safety
Location: Clewiston, FL
Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Exempt
LOCATION AND COMPANY SUMMARY
Tucked along the southern edge of Lake Okeechobee, the charming city of Clewiston offers a unique blend of small-town warmth and wide-open opportunity. Known as “America’s Sweetest Town,” Clewiston is surrounded by scenic farmland, freshwater views, and some of the best outdoor recreation in South Florida. From world-class bass fishing and boating on Lake Okeechobee to hiking and wildlife spotting along the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, the area is a haven for those who appreciate nature, space, and a slower pace of life. The community itself is tight-knit and welcoming, making it an ideal place to build both a career and a lifestyle rooted in balance.
Despite its peaceful setting, Clewiston remains conveniently connected to major hubs. West Palm Beach is just about 1.5 hours away, offering easy access to vibrant dining, shopping, and coastal beaches along Palm Beach County. Nearby cities like Fort Myers and Fort Lauderdale are also within reach for weekend getaways or day trips. Living and working in Clewiston means enjoying a lower cost of living, less congestion, and a strong sense of community—without sacrificing access to the energy of South Florida’s urban centers. At only 1 hour from Clewiston, Ave Maria offers new home options from the low 200s – visit Ave Maria | Top Rated Master Planned Community in Florida
For professionals looking to grow their careers with Pero Family Farms, Clewiston offers the best of both worlds: meaningful work in a vital agricultural hub, and a lifestyle that’s refreshingly grounded, accessible, and full of opportunity.
Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment, and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Farms Compliance Manager will oversee and manage all aspects of compliance within our farming operations. This role ensures that all legal and regulatory requirements are met, focusing on agricultural, labor, environmental, and food safety standards. The Farms Compliance Manager will act as a key liaison between departments, particularly Payroll, to ensure that all processes and procedures align with company and regulatory standards.
Requirements:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Leadership & Oversight: Lead and manage compliance programs, ensuring strict adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements related to farming, agriculture, labor, environmental, and food safety standards.
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Manage workforce planning by creating and maintaining crew schedules, overseeing hiring and onboarding of staff, and assigning daily tasks to ensure efficient operations and optimal productivity.
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Employee Verification: Oversee the verification process for all employees, ensuring the accurate completion of I-9 forms.
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Interdepartmental Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison with the Payroll Department, overseeing the completion of insurance forms, verifying payroll issues, and managing the communication of new employee information.
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Training & Development: Ensure that WPS (Worker Protection Standard) training logs are completed and maintained, and that all employees are informed of compliance requirements.
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Health & Safety Compliance: Monitor and enforce health and safety standards, ensuring that sprayer operators wear the required PPE, that warning signs are posted, and that fire extinguishers are accessible and inspected annually.
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Food Safety Management: Ensure that all sick workers are reassigned to nonfood contact tasks and that crop protection application records are current and available for review.
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Facility & Equipment Inspection: Regularly inspect all equipment and storage areas for tampering and ensure that all harvesting tools, equipment, and containers are cleaned and sanitized.
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Employee Hygiene Enforcement: Monitor employee adherence to personal hygiene and dress code policies, including ensuring that any open wounds or potential contaminants are properly managed.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
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Minimum High School Education / G.E.D. preferred.
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Availability to work weekends.
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Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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Work primarily onsite at farm and shop locations in Clewiston, FL, with frequent travel to field sites and operational areas.
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Be regularly exposed to outdoor environmental conditions, including heat, humidity, sun, dust, and changing weather.
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Engage in physically active tasks such as walking fields, inspecting equipment and facilities, bending, lifting, or moving supplies as needed.
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Work in proximity to agricultural equipment, chemical storage areas, and fuel supplies, requiring adherence to all safety protocols and use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS
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401(k)
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Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the companies needs evolve.
