Ratto Bros, Inc. is a 100-year-old family-owned farming operation selling vegetables and leafy greens to retailers and packers throughout the U.S. As a vertically integrated grower, packer, and shipper, we have full control over every aspect of our business that allows us to stay true to our ongoing commitment to provide the freshest, safest, and highest quality produce on the market.
The Recruiter will be responsible to search, identify, screen, and recruit good candidates for various farm labor (ag) & warehouse positions. This position will also research, develop, and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for our organization.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Initiates and coordinates recruitment ads; reviews applications/resumes; assist managers with screening applicants; ensures offers are made in accordance with procedures; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
- Conducts new hire employee orientations, apprises employees of benefit options, and accurately completes requisite paperwork for new staff members
- Collaborates with manager and HR to understand the needs and roles to be filled; reviews job descriptions for vacancies.
- Assists with the development and revision of specifications and job descriptions for selected positions.
- Identifies the most effective methods for recruiting and attracting candidates.
- Drafts recruitment advertisements; posts and/or places ads in the most effective digital and/or print media for open positions.
- Identifies appropriate candidates and assesses their qualifications through review of their resumes, interviews, and other forms of communications.
- Connects qualified candidates with hiring managers.
- Maintains contact with candidates to keep them apprised of the status of their applications.
- Facilitates contacts by creating and maintaining a presence in the ag community and marketplace.
- Attends job fairs and industry conferences; runs company booth at job fair or flea markets, swap meets.
- Provide support to the HR department
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to present to multi-level audiences
- Thorough understanding of Ag industry, vegetable production, piece rate, including growing, harvesting, cooling, and transportation
- Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
- Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
- Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
- Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
- Must be able to work under tight deadlines in an agricultural or manufacturing environment
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
- Experience of related recruiting/HR experience required, with prior experience in an agricultural environment
- Managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process highly preferred.
- Proactive attitude and strong organizational skills
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EEOC, ADA, FEHA, Wage and Hour
- English/Spanish bilingual/bi-literate preferred
- Valid Driver’s license
This is a full time position. We offer competitive wages and benefits along with the opportunity for personal growth within a learning environment. Salary is based on experience. Ratto Bros Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. Job offer is subject to contingencies. For more information regarding this opportunity, please call 209-545-4445 or email resume to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
