Zerella Fresh is one of Australia’s largest grower and packers of Carrots, Onions and Potatoes supplying Australia’s leading supermarket chains plus independents and exports.
We are currently seeking experienced and motivated PRODUCTION HORTICULTURE SUPERVISORS to join our team on a full-time permanent basis, supporting operations at our Mount Gambier site in South Australia.
As a valuable member of our team, this position will play a vital role in the success of our operations. If you are reliable, energetic and have a passion for agriculture we would love to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to work both independently and as part of a team. Reporting directly to the Farm Leader you will be working in an outdoor farm environment.
An attractive remuneration package between $65,000 - $85,000 is available to the right candidates.
Duties include:
- Preparing the soil, tiling, planting, fertilising and harvesting the crops.
- Coordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and labourers
- Carry out and oversee the planting program
- Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
- Planting program is delivered as per instruction from the Operations Manager
- Coordinate seed production and seed sourcing, purchase and inventory
- Coordinate the repair and maintenance of all fertigation, spreading and spray equipment
- Responsible for the calibration of all fertigation, spreading and spray equipment
- Report to Operations Manager of water usage versus issued licence quotas
- Maintain quality control and production records
- Evaluate compatible break crops
- Maintain ground soil sustainability
- All other requirements as directed to achieve business objectives.
Requirements:
- Relevant qualification plus at least 2 years of relevant experience or at least 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Experience in a horticultural operations / farm management.
- Experience in the management of potato, carrot, and onion crops (desirable).
- Basic mechanical knowledge and experience working with large scale agricultural machinery.
- Unrestricted Class C Drivers Licence (essential).
- Chemical User Certificate Accreditation (essential).
- Forklift license (essential).
- HC license (essential).
- Cultural adaptability and a willingness to work with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Ability and willingness to undertake manual, and sometimes physical work.
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors, in all kinds of weather conditions.
- A willingness to be hands on and participate in a broad range of duties, a strong work ethic is essential.
- Respect for others and pride in team’s performance.
- Commitment to ongoing learning.
- Commitment to delivering team goals and the drive to be successful.
This position will require weekend and night work in line with production demands.
Please visit www.zerellafresh.com.au for more information about the company.
To apply for this position please send an email to [email protected] including the title of the position and location you are applying for in the email subject line. Please include a cover letter and up to date resume in your application.
Pay: $65,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
