AddressAt Flavorite, we grow, pack, market, distribute and supply fresh produce to all major supermarkets and independent greengrocers throughout Australia and the Asian export market. Our glasshouse production enables us to control all aspects of the growing environment. With access to state of the art technology, extensive growing experience and a global growing network at our fingertips, we are constantly pushing into new and ground breaking initiatives.
We value teamwork, honesty, responsibility and accountability in all we do. Our employees are the lifeblood of our business. By supporting, training, and developing our employees we strive to promote career development and greater work-life balance for our people
We are committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture and workplace with equal access to benefits, resources, and opportunities. Our differences help us spark ideas, create connections, and discover commonality, helping us foster understanding, show empathy, and build communities. We want our employees to feel safe, heard and respected in their place of work.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are currently seeking Junior Production Horticulturists to join our “growing” team! The Junior Production Horticulturists are responsible for assisting the Supervisors with management and implementation of the crop care and picking strategies in order to achieve budgeted production levels.
Responsibilities of these role will include (but are not limited to):
- Undertake picking and crop care tasks to ensure target times are achieved
- Operate trolley transporters when required
- Prepare daily work order in the absence of the Supervisor
- Prepare daily estimate in the absence of the Supervisor
- Undertake stock control in the absence of the Supervisor
- Provide support to Supervisor and staff
- Undertake Supervisor role during periods of absence
- Manage training schedule of all new recruits
- Train new staff at picking and crop care tasks as instructed by the Supervisor
- Train staff on correct techniques to ensure efficiency as set by the Supervisor
- Retrain staff as required if not performing tasks correctly
- Assist with the development of Standard Operating Procedures
- Ensure all personnel are adhering to company policies and procedures
- Report all fruit issues to Supervisor
- Report all faulty equipment and infrastructure to the Supervisor and support with the coordination of the maintenance schedule
- Minimise spread of disease through adherence to all hygiene protocols
- Maintain crop production and optimal growing conditions
- Monitor and evaluate crop and identify and report on the physical health of the crop
- Consult the IPM department on the presence of harmful pests and/or diseases
- Provide assessment/reports when asked by a Supervisor or Senior Grower including but not limited to improvements that can be implemented to achieve better plant health and fruit settings
- Contribute to plant variety trials and report on appropriate measure and selection when asked to do so to ensure optimal plant growth, pest resistance and health
- Establishment and planting of new crops. Performing such tasks as:
- Planting crops in growing beds
- Participate in the removal of finishing crop during the winter season
- Apply latest “best practice” methods in relation to limiting the spread of disease
- Ensure the maintenance of building and equipment and the control of water supply, reporting any issues to the relevant supervisor or department
- Operation of both manual and hydraulic Crop Care trolleys/platforms
- Ensure all equipment is maintained and stored appropriately
- Ensure greenhouse pathways are kept free of rubbish and trip hazard
ABOUT YOU:
Skills & Experience:
We are seeking motivated, safety conscious individual with the following experience and attributes:
- Minimum Cert III or Cert IV qualification or equivalent OR 3 years' experience in this positions plus formal training or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in this positon.
- Experience in all responsibilities/activities shown above.
- Current Forklift license (desirable).
- Sound mathematical skills.
- ChemCert (desirable).
- Experienced in the use of Climate Software and with intermediate general computer skills.
- Flexible and reliable – available for on call emergency roster.
THE BENEFITS
We provide ongoing training and development to ensure you have the tools, knowledge and support to succeed in your role. We also provide:
- Great career opportunities in a rapidly growing organisation.
- Competitive Salary of $63,000-$73,000
- Supportive and welcoming team environment.
INTERESTED?
If you feel you have what it takes to join our teams in any of the above locations, then we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
