AgriNorthwest is seeking a Manager Trainee to join our local farm team!
The Manager Trainee supports the Farm Unit Manager (FUM) in the execution of agronomic, irrigation, and farm operations while providing direct day-to-day supervision. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality field operations through hands on technical work, employee oversight, and coordination of irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticide activities. Work is performed with limited supervision and requires a strong focus on accuracy, safety, and minimizing equipment and operational downtime.
- Assist the FUM in planning and executing daily farm operations, including irrigation, fertilization, pesticide application, and equipment use.
- Safely operate, monitor, and maintain center‑pivot irrigation systems to ensure consistent water application and minimize downtime.
- Support irrigation scheduling using soil‑moisture tools, crop water‑use guidelines, and field conditions.
- Assist with the operation, troubleshooting, and repair of irrigation‑related mechanical, electrical, and pressure‑regulating systems.
- Apply fertilizers and agricultural chemicals in compliance with label instructions, regulatory requirements, and company procedures, including calibration, mixing, application, and documentation.
- Formulate and blend dry and liquid fertilizers as required.
- Operate farm machinery and perform minor repairs and routine maintenance as necessary.
- Maintain accurate maintenance, chemical application, and operational records.
- Monitor crop health, identify pest and disease issues, and recommend corrective actions in coordination with farm and agronomy leadership.
- Provide direct supervision of assigned employees, including work coordination, task assignment, training, and performance oversight.
- Enforce company policies, safety standards, and regulatory compliance, including proper use of PPE.
- Ensure all work is completed to established standards of safety, quality, and accuracy.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Agronomy or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant field experience.
- Private Pesticide Applicator License (must be maintained). Valid driver’s license.
- Demonstrated agricultural operations experience, including irrigation and chemical application.
- Ability to safely supervise and lead field employees in a production environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferred Prior supervisory or lead worker experience in agricultural operations.
- Experience with center pivot irrigation systems and soil moisture monitoring tools.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Walking fields and sites; occasional lifting up to ~50 lbs; intermittent bending, climbing, or kneeling; use of controls, tools, and electronic devices; strong visual awareness and communication; physical effort is periodic, not sustained.
- Office and field environments; exposure to weather, dust, equipment, and noise; occasional exposure to chemicals; variable schedules including peak‑season hours; PPE required in designated field or shop areas.
AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.
AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: www.agreserves.com/benefits . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.
Additional Benefits may also include: Company Vehicle, Company Housing, Company Cell Phone, Relocation Assistance.
