Farm Manager / Crew Leader

Responsibilities:

• Operate a tractor to spray, plow, cultivate, mow, fertilize, and perform a variety of other operations as required in the orchards (Will Train as needed)

• Oversee day-to-day operations of apple harvest under the instruction of the Owners

• Operate trucks to haul fruit, farm equipment and other materials

• Weigh, mix, and apply experimental and restricted-use pesticides for evaluation in small and large orchard plots; maintain records of application dates and environmental conditions

• Adjust orchard sprayers and test for adequate delivery rates and patterns

• Schedule and arrange for major maintenance and repairs on farm equipment

• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment required for fruit farm operations and assure cleanliness and orderliness of storage area

• Prune fruit trees using ladders, sheers, saws, etc

• Plant and maintain new trees and developing orchards

• Perform minor maintenance on various fruit farm equipment including cleaning, greasing, welding, tightening, replacement of parts, etc

• Operate other equipment such as chain saws, hedger, platforms, bin wagons, skid loads, forklifts, etc

• Individuals should enjoy working outside, take pride in their work, and have the ability to work together with others

• Comply with attached critical settings on machines

• Responsible for the proper cleaning machine

• Proper handling/storage of equipment

• Leading harvest crews of ~5-20 workers during harvest season

• Leading pruning crews

• Follows all safety policies/procedures

• Follows attendance policy and other company policies/procedures

• Spraying fence lines with weed control

• Mowing fields, alleyways and lawns

• Position will primarily be M-F 7a-6p but will sometimes require some weekend (Saturday or Sunday) work

Qualifications:

Must be 18 or older

Valid driver’s license required

Must be mechanically inclined

Ability to work long hours, Monday thru Saturday when required

Flexibility is a must with this job during the busy season

Farming or heavy equipment experience is not required however it is preferred

Contact Information: Blake Slaybaugh (717)-357-4727

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 7 paid Holidays at Start

• 1 Week Paid vacation available after 1 year

• 2 Week Paid vacation available after 5 years

• 3 Week Paid vacation available after 10 years

• 401(k)

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Farm machinery: 1 year (Preferred)

• Mechanic experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Locations: Biglerville, Aspers, Orrtanna