Job Description

Description

Location : Hanford, CA, US

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the cultivation of a diverse range of crops including almonds, walnuts, grapes, and row crops spanning up to 3,000 acres.
• Manage all aspects of crop production, from pruning and thinning to harvesting, irrigation, and pest management.
• Work closely with the Owner/Ranch Operations Manager and a team of skilled supervisors to ensure the successful growth of high-yield crops.
• Direct and guide employees to achieve optimal crop quality and productivity. Requirements:
• Forward-thinking and adaptable to new technologies and ideas.
• Highly organized with strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals.

Responsibilities

•Report directly to the Owner/Ranch Operations Manager
•Direct and operate the overall operations of a variety of crops
•Manage and supervise pruning, irrigation, cultural practices, and harvest
•Coordinate Irrigation management using Excel spreadsheets
•Coordinate spray applications and soil fertilization management (must-know calibration)
•Coordinate with other employees for efficient team-driven results
•Oversight of proper documentation and reporting directly to the office
•Assist with strategic and operational planning
•Optimize the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of all field operations while maintaining a safe working environment
•Ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local laws and regulations
•Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

•Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Management, or a related field preferred
•5 years of work experience managing a farm required
•Experience with orchard, vineyard, and row crop production
•Ability to communicate and interact with others
•Possess a valid driver's license with a clean DMV record
•Must have good computer and analytical skills
•Technologically savvy - work with high-density orchards, platforms, sensors, etc.
•Must be able to stand for long periods of time
•Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
•Must be able to tolerate temperature extremes of below freezing in the winter to several consecutive days with highs over 100 degrees in the summer
•Strong leadership and decision-making skills
•Ability to plan ahead and see the whole picture
•Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Summer work, Local area,

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