South Valley Farms is seeking a proactive and results-driven Farm Unit Manager for the Turlock and Patterson area to be responsible for managing personnel, land, capital, machinery, and all other resources to produce high quality and high yielding crops, in addition to maximizing profits. The Farm Unit Manager will be the go-to technical expert on all areas of their assigned unit, as well as a leader who inspires and motivates others to perform with the highest integrity and level of performance. Relocation and housing assistance provided with company vehicle.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor orchards for crop development, crop pests, soil moisture, weeds etc. Identify risks and propose mitigation plans.
• Ensure timeliness of all agricultural practices on the unit, including land preparations, seedbed preparation, planting, cultivating, chemical and fertilizer application, irrigation, and harvesting.
• Direct activities on a farm unit to produce, harvest, and store crops, to achieve the greatest profitability per acre while improving the resource base.
• Identify areas of improvement; make recommendation on continuous improvement projects.
• Accountable for legal and safe application and documentation of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Develop and implement a quality annual crop plan effectively, efficiently, and on-time.
• Build, plan and budget for the stewardship.
• Manage, mentor and develop personnel on all policy, procedures, and safety in the performance of operations and tasks, per company standards.
• Select and train full-time, seasonal, and temporary employees required for their unit. Supervision extends to Manager Trainees, large planting and harvest crews, equipment operators, irrigators, and interns.
• Champion a best-in-class safety program by promoting continuous improvements through safety training attendance, compliance with all food safety programs, and encouraging the use of PPE and adherence to all other EHS programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Plant Science, Ag Business, Agronomy, or 4-5 years nut tree farming or related work experience.
• Recent supervisory experience in an ag environment with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proficient computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Bilingual Spanish skills highly desired.
• Ability to obtain CA Private Applicator Certificate.
• Must have a valid, in-state driver’s license.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job which includes lifting and carrying repetitively up to 50lbs. This job will occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places, and/or risk of electrical shock; frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals; and regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level is often loud. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per applicable laws and regulations will be supplied.
• Must be able to accommodate the regular farm schedule of 55-75 hours per week, in addition to work nights and weekends, per business needs.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc is not sponsoring visas at this time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,435.00 - $108,655.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person

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