Manager Trainee; B

Agri Northwest is seeking a reliable 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.

The physical demands below describe what is generally required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Frequently lift, carry, move, and position materials, tools, supplies, or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform work that involves standing, walking, climbing, and moving throughout fields, facilities, and work sites for extended periods.
• Regularly operate, control, and handle tools, machinery, equipment, and controls using hands and fingers, requiring sustained manual dexterity.
• Frequently position self to access, service, or maintain equipment and materials, including reaching, ascending or descending, balancing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and crawling.
• Communicate clearly to get and share information and report problems or safety issues.
• Have adequate vision to safely perform work, including near and distance vision, color differentiation, depth perception, peripheral awareness, and the ability to adjust focus as needed.

The work environment below describes conditions the employee may encounter while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made when appropriate.

• Frequently work in outdoor agricultural environments with exposure to varying temperatures, sunlight, wind, and changing weather conditions.
• Regularly work around agricultural machinery, vehicles, tools, and moving mechanical components.
• May be exposed to airborne particles such as dust, soil, pollen, and plant materials.
• Occasional work on uneven, muddy, slippery, or elevated surfaces, with potential exposure to vibration or electrical hazards.
• May come into contact with chemical substances, including fertilizers, herbicides,…