About the Company

Sunripe is a local family-run business that has become the largest producer of field grown snacking tomatoes in Australia. We have transformed a small snacking tomato farm into a quality-focused grower with multiple farms and a packing facility servicing chain stores and local and interstate markets with premium quality fruit and produce!

We are a large team of passionate people, and we are looking for a value-driven individual to join our team.

About the Role

As a Production Horticulturist, you will report to the directors and be responsible for supervising workers and planting, growing, and harvesting activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supervises and performs the planting, cultivation, harvest, and packing of crops
Train/monitor operators to ensure tasks are done as per standard procedures
Lead by example, providing leadership and guidance to workers
Supervise and prepare work routines and day-to-day production operations
Train field workers to ensure productivity and quality of fruit picked.
Ensure that all material inputs are adequate for respective operations
Operate farming equipment.
Undertaking minor maintenance of farming equipment and machinery
Liaise with Directors/Agronomists/Farm Managers where required
Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs.
Oversee and operate the irrigation system.
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds, and diseases
Operate spreading and seeding equipment.
Assist with general farm work when required.
Supervise and install drainage system.

To be considered for this role, you will have.

Minimum 3 years of experience in similar roles.
Attention to detail
Proactive and self-motivated
Queensland Open Driver Licence.
Ability to demonstrate proper use of equipment.
Ability to follow directions and work unsupervised.
Basic understanding and knowledge of WHS and ability to apply knowledge.
Contribute to developing safe work procedures
Identify and report any hazards or incidents

Benefits

Fulltime position.
Salary between $30 to $35 per hour, exclusive of superannuation.
A friendly Culture of support and collaboration.
Be part of an ever-growing family-run business.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Supplemental pay types:

Overtime pay
Penalty rates

Work Authorisation:

Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 11/05/2024

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