AddressNed’s Property Trust trading as Eastern Valley Fresh Pty Ltd operates a horticultural property at 1 Cottams Road Batlow, NSW, 2730, since 2017.
150 acres are planted with apple trees and currently 75 acres are producing fruit. The farm was ravished by bush fires and had to be replanted and next year over 115 acres will be producing fruit.
There is also a cool storage facility owned by the business located at 1 Cottams Road which can hold 8000 bins of fruit.
The fruit is picked and kept in the coolstore until taken to a pack house, where it is packed and distributed for sale.
Position:
Fruit and Nut Grower - Farm Manager located at 1 Cottams Rd and 20 Herrings Rd Batlow, NSW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in planting, cultivating and harvesting of fruit. Inducting and instructing workers to ensure that they maintain safe working conditions. Planning and implementing new systems to increase production and quality of produce. Introduction of new techniques for business to continue to operate profitably and effectively under all weather conditions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning the daily activities of work to be completed on the farms
Co-ordination of activities of farm on a daily basis
Prepare rosters for employees both seasonal and permanent
Training and induction of staff in horticulture and OH & Safety in workplace
Training of staff in safe operation and maintenance of farm machinery
Evaluate practices to ensure that safe quality systems are in place
Implementation of processes to improve production of quality fruit
Maintaining all farm records including, chemical and fertiliser usage, irrigation, plant and machinery maintenance records, production records, workers hours and staff training records, worksite accident records.
Implement and record best practices in irrigation and drainage to maximize water allocation
Implement and record pest control systems
Accreditation of Food Quality and Safety regulations
Oversee all employees both permanent and seasonal
Consult with owner in relation to improved practices for the enterprise
Ordering and purchase of chemical sprays and pesticides
Qualifications
Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture or 6 years experience in Agriculture/Horticulture
Heavy vehicle license
Forklift licence
Accreditation in Australian Food Quality and Safety eg Freshcare
Experience
At least 3 years experience in the Horticultural industry in Australia
Good working knowledge of fruit growing in Batlow NSW.
Salary $90,000 plus vehicle
