- Company Overview
- Hudson River Fruit Distributors is a family-owned business with a rich history dating back to 1963. We grow, pack, store, ship, and sell our own apples while representing over 50 local growers. Our operations are fast-paced and require team members who excel at multitasking and maintaining high standards across all aspects of apple production and distribution.
Job Summary
We are looking for a dedicated and hard working Apple Orchard Manager to join our farm team on an established, pristine newly planted 120-acre orchard located in the Mid-hudson valley, New York. In this role, you will be responsible for managing daily farming operations, supervising staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring optimal growing conditions, and ensuring high-quality apple production throughout the growing and harvesting seasons. The ideal candidate is looking for long term employment and has hands-on experience in agriculture, strong work ethic, and a passion for sustaining farming.
Responsibilities
- Plant, prune, and maintain apple trees throughout the year; Monitor orchard health, including pest and disease control
- Harvest apples efficiently while maintaining quality standards; Fill and sort apple bins for delivery to warehouse for packing
- Operate and maintain farm equipment (tractors, sprayers, irrigation systems); ordering parts or calling for repairs when needed
- Maintenance and oversight of all farm buildings including an on-site apple cooler
- Work with senior management to purchases and negotiate farm supplies, chemicals, fertilizers and all other farm products
- Oversee and maintain labor housing; Making sure all required posters are present and preparing for housing inspections to be in compliance with DOL and H2A regulations
- Maintain DEC and worker protection standards for Harmonized Gap Plus
- Responsible for staff safety, training and supervision; Keeping current on and following all safety standards and agricultural regulations; Supporting seasonal workers during peak harvest times
- Responsible for fertilization, irrigation, pest and soil management; Including proper chemical storage, usage, disposal and handling; Applying, mixing chemicals and determining spray schedule.
- Maintain farm records (crop yields, treatments, weather conditions)
Skills
- Previous experience in farming, agriculture, or orchard management preferred
- Knowledge of apple cultivation techniques is a plus
- Strong management and communication skills, technology proficiency is a plus
- Ability to operate farm machinery safely
- Strong physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive tasks
- Valid driver’s license (CDL is a plus)
- Valid private Pesticide license (Fruit)
Additional Benefits (Full Benefits Package)
- Relocation package available, if needed
- Housing assistance or on-site housing
- 5% 401k match after 1 year
- Seasonal Bonuses
Work Schedule
- Full time, including early mornings, weekends, and extended hours during harvest season and as needed.
Work Environment
- This position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and involves physical labor, including lifting and standing.
Please send resumes to [email protected]
Pay: $50,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
