Orchard Manager R & L
Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: May 30, 2025
Orchard Manager
R & L Orchard Co. is a family-owned farm of over 650 acres of conventional fresh
and processing apples and five acres of fresh peaches, spread over the scenic hills
of Adams County, PA, and employing a multicultural team of upward of 80 people
during peak harvest.
We are seeking a highly motivated Orchard Manager. Our ideal candidate is a
horticulturist experienced in modern farming techniques who has worked in
orchard management previously and is interested in a long-term opportunity. The
ability to communicate proficiently in both English and Spanish is highly desirable.
This full-time position will play a key role in R & L’s management team as the
company transitions into the future.
Responsibilities
• Manage the oversight of day-to-day operations of over 650 acres of apple
and peach orchards and associated agricultural property in cooperation
with management team
• Coordinate with management team in leading employees; compiling
records on crops; creating schedules for planting, irrigating, spraying,
fertilizing, pruning, mowing, and harvesting orchards; coordinating
equipment readiness; directing harvest operations
• Monitor orchards for disease and pest issues, monitor plant and soil
nutrient levels and plan nutrient applications, plan and administer pesticide
spray program, supervise pesticide application and
procurement/distribution, maintain pesticide and nutrient records, monitor
weather and record data, manage and monitor irrigation systems,
participate in or lead various cultural practices as needed, keep records of
trees and planting blocks
• Oversee, communicate with, manage, assess, and direct staff who report to
this position
• Provide leadership in directing the field workforce and coordinate with field
supervisors to ensure timely completion of necessary farming practices
• Assist with and ensure proper training of workforce, provide corrective
training as needed
• Maintain a culture of safety and safe work practices, assist with required
safety training, act as member of Food Safety Committee and assume
associated responsibilities
• Assist in maintenance and basic repair of equipment
• Attend educational seminars and conferences, engage in ongoing learning
• This position shall report directly to the President of R & L Orchard Co. and
shall share duties with additional counterpart Orchard Manager
Qualifications
• Must have documented prior experience of at least five years in orchard
management and operations; extensive horticultural experience in
commercial apple production highly preferred
• Must be able to communicate proficiently in and read English; proficiency in
Spanish highly preferred
• Must be able to regularly work Monday through Friday as well as some
weekends and have on-call availability as seasonal needs demand
• Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Must be able to plan ahead and consider the larger picture, balancing
multiple tasks
• Must be able to create and maintain accurate records (e.g. pesticide
application records)
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license
• Must have or be able to obtain a PA Private Pesticide Applicator license
• Must be proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• Prior experience with PrimusGFS, USDA GAP preferred
Salary and Benefits
• Starting salary: $75,000+ based on prior experience
• Health, life, and disability insurance
• PTO
• Retirement plan
• Company-provided work vehicle
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