Overview
Horticultural Supervisor — Permanent role; Mareeba, QLD 4880. Salary: $65k – $75k PA.
Position
We have full-time opportunities for the position of Horticulture Supervisor in Mareeba, QLD, 4880.
Skills
This role requires you to possess at least a Certificate IV or a higher qualification and a minimum of one-year relevant experience.
Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day operations in the orchard and packing facility.
Reports to
You will be required to report to the Farm Manager.
Position Duties
* Consultancy and planning with the farm manager to meet the business objectives.
* Delegate, organise and supervise the work of farm hands.
* Training new staff as to required duties for their position.
* Monitoring hours, breaks and performance and reporting any staff grievances.
* Leading a team of farm workers, providing guidance and assigning tasks.
* Monitoring task completion and ensuring production targets are met.
* Assessing field cultivation measures to maintain plant health.
* Ensuring quality and grading of harvest to minimise damage and meet market requirements.
* Monitoring packing line to ensure smooth flow of fruit and no delays between stations.
* Ensuring packed produce is stacked, labelled and packed for transport.
* Inspects farming equipment, ensuring routine maintenance is carried out and arranging repairs when necessary.
* Ensuring packing facility is cleaned and remains clean and tidy.
* Checking shed stock to ensure enough supplies for planned packing.
* Ensure and enforce compliance with food safety, biosecurity and OH&S.
* Ensuring equipment is maintained, arrange any necessary maintenance as needed.
* Supervising and managing the inspection and maintenance of farm infrastructure including water supply systems.
* Supervise the installation, maintenance and regular monitoring of irrigation systems.
* Additional duties may be required from time to time as requested by the business.
Salary
The annual salary offered will range from $65,000 to $75,000, negotiated based upon your level of experience.
To Apply
Applications in Word format should be forwarded to us by clicking the 'Apply' button below.
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