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This Role Is for Experienced Agricultural Professionals

If you currently work in agricultural field operations, crop protection, or pest management and are looking for a stable, well‑supported leadership role, this position is designed for you.

At Lakeside Foods, our Agricultural Field Operations team plays a critical role in ensuring crop health, yield, and quality. We’re seeking a hands‑on supervisor with real‑world experience leading spraying operations, managing equipment, and overseeing crews in the field.

If this work sounds familiar—not new—you’re likely the type of candidate we want to talk with.

Position Overview

As an Agricultural Field Operations Supervisor, you will oversee the spraying and field treatment of processing crops, supervise daily field activities, and ensure compliance with pest management, safety, and regulatory requirements.

This is a working supervisor role—ideal for someone who understands crops, pests, equipment, and people, and prefers being involved in the operation rather than managing from a desk.

What You’ll Get

Wage range: $28.46 – $37.36/hour, based on experience
Off‑season schedule: Four 10‑hour days (Monday–Thursday)
Production season (mid‑June to mid‑October):
Flexible scheduling with overtime availability
✅ Stable, long‑term employment with a growing organization
⚖️ Schedules designed to support work/life balance
Market‑leading low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation and personal time
Retirement plan with company match
Prescription safety glasses & steel‑toe shoe reimbursement
Paid on‑site and off‑site training
Strong safety culture with leadership support

Many supervisors join us because they want to focus on doing the job right—not fighting constant breakdowns or short staffing.

What You’ll Do

Supervise day‑to‑day spraying of crops for weeds, insects, and diseases
Inspect fields daily during the growing season to assess pest and disease thresholds
Determine appropriate treatment plans and spraying methods
Direct company spraying equipment and field personnel
Coordinate and oversee contracted aerial applicator services
Assist with repair and maintenance of field equipment and company vehicles
Maintain grower contracts, pesticide records, and historical data
Supervise planting activities as directed by the Ag Manager
Assist in determining crop maturity
Support hiring, training, and supervision of seasonal employees
Enforce all company safety policies within the field department

If you’ve led spraying operations, managed field crews, and made treatment decisions before, these responsibilities will be very familiar.

What You’ll Bring (Required Experience)

This role requires specific, hands‑on experience:

✅ Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Field Mechanic
✅ At least 2 years’ experience in a pest management program
Strong knowledge of:
- Field and spraying equipment operation
- Preventive maintenance and mechanical repair
Working knowledge of shop tools such as:
- Drill press
- Welder
- Cutting torch (beneficial)
Solid understanding of:
- Crop pests and diseases
- Detection methods and control strategies
Ability to lead crews, make field decisions, and communicate clearly
Strong safety and compliance mindset

If you meet these requirements and are looking for a more stable, well‑supported operation, we encourage you to apply—even if you’re not actively job‑hunting.

Where You’ll Work

Brooten, Minnesota — located in the heart of the Bonanza Valley.
Enjoy access to fishing, boating, state parks, hiking and biking trails, hunting, golf, and year‑round community activities.

Interested in a Conversation?

Apply today and speak directly with our recruiting team.

A short conversation can help determine whether this role is a better long‑term fit than where you are now—no obligation required.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

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