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Agricultural Field Manager

Synergy Employment Group, Inc.
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Job description:

Job Title: Agricultural Field Manager (Direct Hire - Permanent)

Location: Clayton, DE 19938 (This role does not offer relocation assistance.)

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 a year

Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Job Description:

Are you a hands-on agricultural professional ready for a permanent management role?

Synergy Employment Group is partnering with a premier food processing leader in Clayton, DE to find a Field Manager. This is a Direct Hire opportunity. You will join our client’s team as a permanent, full-time employee on Day 1.

We're looking for someone with "boots on the ground" experience. Whether you have an Ag degree or years of experience in farming, commercial landscaping, or pesticide application, we want to talk to you.

The Seasonal Reality (Please Read Carefully):

  • Harvest Season (July – Mid-November): You will work up to 80 hours per week. There is no set schedule; your days off are dictated by the crops and weather.
  • Off-Season (November – March): The schedule returns to a stable, 40-hour work week.
  • The Reward: A stable salary, professional growth, and a career with a regional industry leader.

What You Will Do:

  • Act as the primary liaison between the processing plant and local growers (80% within 60 miles of Clayton).
  • Coordinate complex planting and harvest schedules to ensure peak crop quality.
  • Conduct daily field inspections, Monitor crop health and soil conditions.
  • Ensure all growers meet strict regulatory and food safety standards.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Experience: 3+ years in hands-on farming, crop production, commercial landscaping, or professional pesticide/fertilizer application.
  • Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Agronomy is preferred, but equivalent professional experience is fully accepted.
  • Licensing: Must be willing to obtain a Nutrient Management Consultant License, CCA credential, and Pesticide Applicator License (Training and support provided).
  • Physical Ability: Must be comfortable working in extreme outdoor weather and standing/walking for long periods.
  • Driver’s License: Valid license is required for daily regional travel.