Job Description
Job Description
Description : Company Overview
Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people : engineers, marketers, accountants / analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!
Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3 : being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.
True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.
We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.
You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.
DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Transportation Supervisor supports the daily operations of the terminal, ensuring efficient coordination of
dispatch, yard flow, and driver activities. This role contributes to the timely and accurate delivery of plant goods,
supports equipment readiness, and collaborates with internal and external teams. The position requires strong
organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Requirements : RESPONSIBILITIES
logistics execution.
container recovery metrics.
and safety standards.
preventative maintenance schedules.
with order volume and seasonal demands.
relationships.
allocation.
that drive team growth and organizational success.
performance.
execution.
Additional Responsibilities
demand and additional hours outside of the regular work schedule, such as weekends, nights, and holidays).
QUALIFICATIONS :
Administration, or a related field is a plus
tools, and routing software.
Physical Demands
frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Primarily involves sitting, with occasional requirements to stand, walk, or lift objects to a certain weight.
Work Environment :
The role is fully in Office and involves utilizing standard office equipment, such as computers, monitors, keyboards,
mice, telephones, and other essential digital tools required for daily tasks.
background noise from conversations, office equipment, and phone calls. Occasionally, tasks may require
working outdoors in various weather conditions
SKILLS :
improvement.
solutions.
COMPETENCIES :
Ensures accountability
All applicants must be work-authorized.
Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.
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Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including :
Costa Farms headquarters also has :
Terminal Supervisor • Miami, FL, US