Horticulture Grower
Somerville, Victoria
Posted more than 30 days ago
- Company:
- Mygration Pty Ltd
- Company Description:
- Mygration is a registered migration agency that provide services to Australian Employers who are seeking to recruit overseas skilled workers for various roles in Australia
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 2 years
- Education Level:
- Associate Degree/Diploma
- Gender:
- Any
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
Our growing FMCG business located on the Mornington Peninsula, is looking for an energetic, passionate & highly experienced Horticulture Grower
Duties will include:
· Planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops, such as fruit and nuts, vegetables, turf and flowers, from soil preparation to harvest taking into account environmental and market factors
· Selecting and planting seeds, seedlings and bulbs, and grafting new varieties to root stocks.
· Maintaining crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, and maintaining optimal growing conditions
· Organising and conducting farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising the sale, purchase and despatch of produce
· Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising and pest and weed control
· Maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
· Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand
· Manage work health and safety processes.
It is essential you possess the following
· Hands on and show of commitment
· Successful completion of an appropriate Trade Qualification
· Proven post-trade experience in a similar role or ability to adapt and display skills required
· Proven ability and willingness to work as part of a team
· Ability to communicate across all levels of the business
· Ability to work autonomously, without supervision
- Salary:
- 70.000,00 AUD Annual