Mixed Crop Farmer

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 an experienced and motivated MIXED CROP FARMER to join our team on a full-time permanent basis, supporting operations at our Parilla site in South Australia.

As a valuable member of our team, you will play a vital role in the success of our Potato, Carrot and Onion operation. If you are reliable, energetic and have a passion for farming 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 Farming Operations Manager you will be working collectively as part of a team assisting across a range of horticultural operations.

An attractive remuneration package between $70,000 - $80,000 is available to the right candidates. Benefits may include accommodation, a relocation allowance and additional travel allowances.

We are seeking candidates to be based at both our Parilla site.

Duties include:

• Plan and coordinate sowing, planting, and harvesting programs in consultation with the Senior Agronomist and Farm Manager, supervise field rotations in line with production schedules.
• Carry out various duties to plan, coordinate and control the farming operations to breed and raise livestock.
• Overall responsibility for overseeing irrigation management, fertilizer and spray management, crop monitoring, harvest management, calibration of seeders and sprayers, and pest management.
• Operate various equipment used in agricultural production to plant cultivate and harvest crops.
• Direct and monitor the activities of the harvest team to ensure optimal growing conditions through weeding, thinning, and pruning crops.
• Apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilisers to crops as required.
• Completion of farm records such as pesticide use, yields, or costs to meet quality accreditation and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Monitor field operations to identify problems with water, fertilizer, or chemical application.
• Report any production, quality, or safety problems/concerns to senior management as required.
• Schedule repairs, maintenance, and replacement of farm equipment and machinery in conjunction with the workshop to ensure farm equipment is maintained and unplanned downtime minimised.
• Understand the site’s commitment to the ongoing compliance to the Freshcare Food Safety and Quality Standard.
• All other directions of management to achieve the company’s objectives.
• Comply with the company’s Quality and Safety policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Full/unrestricted driver’s licence (essential).
• A demonstrated history in farm management.
• Qualification with relevant agricultural background/experience.
• Forward thinking skills and the ability to plan the operation, set targets and achieve results.
• Negotiation/Contractor/Grower management skills.
• Mechanical background and or knowledge.
• Chemical User Certificate Accreditation (essential).
• Forklift license (essential).
• HC license (essential).
• Knowledge of industry safety and quality systems.

Please visit www.zerellafresh.com.au for more information about the company.

To express your interest in this position, please apply by attaching a current resume. For further information please contact **@zerella.com.au.