Timekeeper - PM

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Title: Timekeeper - PM (Night Shift)

Reports To: Operations Manager

Location: Delray Beach, Fl.

Type: Full-Time | Onsite- Night Shift | Non-Exempt

COMPANY SUMMARY

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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Timekeeper is responsible for accurately recording and tracking employees' work hours, attendance, and payroll-related data for agricultural operations. This role ensures compliance with labor regulations, assists with wage calculations, and maintains detailed records to support farm management and payroll processing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately collect, review, and verify daily time records for hourly production employees.
• Monitor employee clock-in and clock-out activity to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Identify and resolve time discrepancies, missed punches, incorrect job coding, and pay-related issues in coordination with supervisors.
• Communicate with supervisors to confirm hours worked, departmental allocations, productivity tracking, and labor distribution.
• Track attendance, absences, tardiness, PTO, vacation, sick leave, and other leave programs.
• Prepare and submit approved time records and payroll data to the Payroll department in accordance with established deadlines.
• Generate reports on attendance, overtime, productivity, and labor costs to support operational and HR decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and organized records for audits, inspections, and internal controls.
• Address employee inquiries regarding hours worked, pay discrepancies, and timekeeping processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee time and payroll information.
• Assist in employee scheduling based on operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic Computer Skills – Word/Excel, Outlook
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent Communication Skills. Bilingual abilities (e.g., Spanish/English/Haitian -Creole) are preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed primarily onsite in a food manufacturing environment, with a combination of office-based duties and time spent in production and the warehouse.
• Regular exposure to a manufacturing environment that may include varying temperatures, including outdoor conditions, non-climate-controlled areas, and refrigerated or cooled production spaces.
• Exposure to noise, moving equipment, forklifts, and farm or food processing machinery may occur.
• Position requires close interaction with hourly field and production employees, supervisors, and management throughout the workday.
• Standard full-time schedule; extended hours, early mornings, weekends, or peak-season schedules may be required based on operational needs.
• Must comply with all company safety policies, food safety standards, OSHA regulations, and agricultural labor requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing data entry, reporting, and payroll-related tasks.
• Ability to stand and walk regularly when collecting time data, verifying attendance, or interacting with employees and supervisors in operational areas.
• Ability to move between the office, production, warehouse, and outdoor farm areas as required.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and climb stairs as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in environments with variable temperatures, including hot, cold, humid, and non-climate-controlled conditions.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read computer screens, printed reports, and timekeeping records; auditory ability sufficient to communicate effectively in a noisy work environment.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training in payroll or HR is a plus.

COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the company's needs evolve.