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Assistant Farm Manager

Job Description: 

Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Farm Manger for our Central Valley citrus operation. This position will report directly to the Director of Farm Operations, and will be involved in all aspects of our 10,000 acre farming operation. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and former farming experience is required.

Bee Sweet Citrus was founded in 1987, as an independent packer and shipper of California oranges. Bee Sweet Citrus is one of the premier growers, packers, and shippers of fresh citrus in the state of California.

Bee Sweet ships throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and several Pacific Rim countries including Japan. We have become a “one stop shop” for all citrus commodities – an important advantage in today’s competitive marketplace.
Requirements: 
  • A bachelor degree is preferred
  • Farming experience is required
  • Bilingual English/Spanish perferred
  • Understanding of plant agronomy
  • Knowledge of different types of soils, water, fertilizers and tree health
  • 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
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
     
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Managing supervisors, labor, equipment and farm productivity
  • Irrigation Scheduling
  • Weed Control
  • Pest Control
  • Fertilizer Planning
  • In office work including organizing organic registrations and coordinating truck and equipment movements throughout all farming territory
  • Other duties as assigned

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