About Us
Sutton Farms is a family-owned and operated fresh produce business based in the Lockyer Valley. We specialize in growing high-quality tomatoes, spring onions, lettuce, wombok, and other small crops year-round, delivering fresh produce to our customers nearly every day.
With approximately 900 acres of cultivated land across multiple sites in the Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs, we supply all major central markets along the east coast and leading supermarket chains, making our produce available in most states of Australia.
Our diverse team of over 150 comes from various backgrounds and nationalities, all working together to bring fresh, locally grown produce to Australian tables.
We are looking for the right candidate to join our team, providing a long term career opportunity.
The Role
Sutton Farms is looking for a Grower to join our team in the Lockyer Valley. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with our Management Team to efficiently coordinate our growing schedule and maximise crop yield to meet our customers’ demands and quality requirements. Areas of responsibility will be for the entire growing process from soil preparation to harvest. Ideally this person will have 2 years minimum experience in a similar role.
Preferred experience and skills include:
* Large tractor driving experience (including GPS)
* Proven crop growing experience
* Safe application of chemicals and fertilisers (with Chem Cert)
* Irrigation and fertigation scheduling
* Ability to work effectively in a team
* Attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills
* Accurate and timely record keeping
* Able to use computers and hand held devices (eg iPad)
* Carry out tasks in a safe manner and promote a safe work culture
Other favourable skills and qualifications include:
* Forklift licence
* HR, HC or MC licence
* Quality assurance experience, including Freshcare and HARPS
We offer a high-end, competitive salary aligned with previous experience and a strong work ethic.
Please send applications, including cover letters and resumes to Sutton Farms’ Office email – ****@suttonfarms.com.au – outlining your experience
Successful applicants will be contacted for interview.