Large scale production
- Divers role with opportunity to progress into more senior roles.
- Great Location
Leading Farm Hand - Horticulture
Situated on the Sunshine Coast our client is one of South East Queensland's most eminent horticultural growers supplying major supermarkets in QLD, interstate and also supplying several export markets. We are seeking a Leading Farm Hand with considerable experience in large scale horticulture irrigated row cropping.
The role calls for someone who understands the urgency of intensive production, with an emphasis on forward planning and systems. You must be well organised, methodical and timely. You will have the ability to work with the Farm Management team, Agronomists, and operational staff in a highly integrated business. Roles include but are not limited to;
- All aspects of farm production from ground preparation, planting, irrigation, plant nutrition, pest and disease control through to harvesting.
- Be able to use tractors, spray equipment, harvesters and associated implemets
- Experienced in irrigation.
- Supervise farming personnel and ensure compliance with all OH&S requirements.
- Implement forward forecasts for all planting and harvesting activities across 2 large farms.
- Work in a close knit team and contractors to ensure production targets are met on time and on budget.
- Manage and coordinate logistics to ensure produce is delivered in optimum condition to the pack house.
- Assist with the general maintenance of farms, buildings, plant and equipment.
- Provide input into monthly management reports on production output levels.
- Assist with the day-to-day operations and maintenance.
If you have a background in this type of work and are looking for a great company to work for then we would love to hear from you.
Contact: Asher Hammond
Business Manager
Agrijobs Australia
0406 954 055