Position Title

Assistant Farm Manager

Company Overview

Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is a grower, packer, and shipper of fresh citrus and is a leader in today’s agriculture industry. Bee Sweet Citrus Inc. is a family owned and operated company, packing and marketing over 10 different citrus varieties to its consumers. Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is focused on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Job Overview

Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is seeking a highly energetic and motivated individual who is interested in pursuing a career in the farming industry to join our Farm Management Department as an Assistant Farm Manager. This position will report to the Farm Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Understanding plant agronomy
• Knowledge of different type of soils, water, fertilizers and tree health
• Working closely with the farming team and FLCs to ensure ranch evaluations block by block and harvest procedures are followed
• Work with the entire farming team to oversee labor crew’s picking quality
• Determine crop estimations and fruit quality by working closely with all members of the farming team (as part of the farming team your evaluation of the quality of the fruit and how it changes throughout the year is crucial to our farming operations)
• Reporting harvest numbers and Fruit on Ranches to Field / Farm management
• Reporting any issues in the Field / Farm management

Required Skills/Abilities

• Know how to communicate with team members
• Must be organized and hard working
• Must be able to drive farming equipment
• Must be a hands-on manager
• Must be able to drive and travel for the job; a clean driving record is a must
• Must be able to work long hours in extreme weather conditions, including nights
• Must be able to follow our Fleet Safety Policies
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish

Physical Requirements

• Exercise a variety of tasks, sometimes simultaneously
• Use arms to reach and hands to grasp and manipulate large and small objects.
• Stand for long periods at a time
• Work with, and/or in close proximity to, equipment with moving mechanical parts.
• Work outdoors in diverse weather conditions
• Lift, push and/or pull objects whose weight may exceed fifty pounds.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 1-3 years of farm management experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business or AG related fields

Pay Offered/Benefits

• $70,000 - $80,000 annual salary
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Industry-leading health, dental and vision insurance and health wellness program that covers regular doctor visits, eye exams, etc. with only a minor copay
• 401(k) retirement with guaranteed matching contributions

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