Mixed Crop FarmersPyap SA

Our client is an established dynamic South Australian familyowned business supplying potatoes and onions (and other crops) forsale in major Australian supermarket chains and produce marketsnationally. The business is experiencing high growth, and providesa perfect opportunity for an experienced and highly motivatedindividual to take on new challenges within their business.

The Role

The full time Mixed Crop Farmer will be responsible for assistingin the operational management and improvement of farms to ensuremaximum yields and quality is met. Responsible for the day to daymanagement of a mixed/vegetable crop farm reporting to the GeneralManager (Farms). You will oversee the full ground preparation,planting, growing and harvesting process and work in conjunctionwith our agronomy team to ensure their recommendations and inputsare effective.

Your Tasks
* Manage all operations associated with the crop growing seasonincluding:
* Pivot moving
* Ground preparation
* Planting
* Fertilizing
* Spraying
* Harvesting
* Grading
* Inspection of pivots to apply the correct level of water formoisture of growing and harvesting crops.
* Plan and carry out seeding, growing and harvesting.
* Order parts for machinery repairs, ensuring competitivepricing.
* Maintain workplace, health and safety standards and to adhere tocompany policies and procedures at all times.

Your Skills and Experience:
-You will have proven experience in the operational management of amixed/vegetable crop farm.
-You will have good communication skills which will enable you toliaise with farm managers, agronomists and other team members.
-You will possess strong attention to detail and have passion andpride in the quality of your work.
-You must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Your Remuneration
Salary range $65,000-$90,000 per annum + superannuation.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.