Job Overview:

Lead, optimize, and increase harvest efficiency!

Join our team as a Farm Operations Support Manager and take charge of our four packing lines and cold storage facilities during watermelon, sweet corn, and pumpkin harvest. Your objective? Ensure top-quality produce, streamline operations, and maximize efficiency. You'll oversee quality control, crew productivity, and proper handling/storage practices. Additionally, you will oversee our greenhouses and irrigation systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced agricultural environment and have a keen eye for quality and efficiency, this role is for you!

About Us:

Hagerman Canyon Farms is one of the largest wholesale suppliers of pumpkins, watermelons, mini watermelons, sweet corn, pie pumpkins, and winter squash in the Northwest. We continue to have strong demand for our crops because we ship the highest quality produce. We take great pride in our ability to deliver high-quality local produce. 

Job Requirements:

• Must have farm experience (could be in any crop, but row crop experience is preferred)
• Preferably has warehouse experience.
• Must be driven, sharp, hardworking, with a strong work ethic and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to learn and adapt quickly; and confident managing large crews.
• Must be conversational in Spanish
• Must be able to work onsite Bliss, ID (Relocate before starting work)

Job Responsibilities:

• Main areas of work (drip irrigation, seed/plants, chemical application, fertilizer application, warehouse, office support)
• You can expect to work 50% out in the field, 50% in the warehouse/office.
• Confidently lead large crews, foster teamwork, and drive productivity through clear communication and strong leadership.
• Harvest Season - The most demanding time of year, from July to the end of October. More flexibility is granted the rest of the year. Some of your important duties/characteristics are the following:
• Lend support where needed and be willing to be a 'jack of all trades.'
• Run 4 sorting lines during harvest (watermelon, sweet corn, pumpkins)
• Office paperwork, process trucks, run DSD program, help locate trucks and assist in the administration of food safety.
• Spring / Summer Season - Assist in drip irrigation set-up and managing inputs, such as: seed, plants, chemical and fertilizer.
• Oversee greenhouses (water, fertilizer, temperature, general organization & tracking)
• Shipment and some delivery of: plastic, drip, filters, and plants to field
• Receiving (plants, drip, plastic, parts)
• Manage crews for installing drip irrigation systems and order irrigation parts
• Organize and keep sheds stocked
• Manage chemicals and liquid fertilizer
• Ensure applications are recorded correctly and create SOPs for spraying chemicals
• Winter Season - Manage the following
• Sales, order packaging, work on freight deals, and inventory
• Design upcoming drip irrigation
• Order drip tape/plastic/drip systems
• Plant and seed ordering

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance