South Valley Farms is seeking an energetic and results-driven Assistant Farm Unit Manager to help local farm management oversee personnel, land, capital, machinery, and all other resources to produce high quality and high yielding crops, in addition to maximizing profit. The successful Assistant Manager is a leader who inspires and motivates others to perform with the highest integrity and level of performance.

• Monitor orchards for crop development, crop pests, soil moisture, weeds etc. Identify risks and propose mitigation plans.

• Support timeliness of all agricultural practices on the unit, including land preparations, seedbed preparation, planting, cultivating, chemical and fertilizer application, irrigation, and harvesting.

• Supervise activities within the assigned 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 recommendations to management on continuous improvement projects.

• Ensure legal and safe application and documentation of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides.

• Work with management on developing and implement a quality annual crop plan effectively, efficiently, and on-time.

• Help management build, plan and budget for the stewardship.

• Supervise, mentor and develop personnel on all policy, procedures, and safety in the performance of operations and tasks, per company standards.

• Help select and train full-time, seasonal, and temporary employees. Supervision extends to large planting and harvest crews, equipment operators, irrigators, and interns.

• Champion a best-in-class safety program by promoting consistent safety training attendance, compliance with all food safety programs, and encouraging the use of PPE and adherence to all other EHS programs.

• College degree or 4+ years nut tree farming or related work experience including ability to operate farm equipment and machinery.

• 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 55-60 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.

AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: https://www.agreserves.com/benefits/ .

Additional Benefits may also include:

Company Vehicle, Company Housing, Company Cell Phone, Relocation Assistance.