Address Target Business Services
Location: 23 Clarence Crescent, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450
Salary:$70,000 - $85,000 plus 11% superannuation
Our client, Sohi Produce Pty Ltd. The Trustee for Sohi Family Trust, is a leading provider of high-quality blueberries, committed to sustainable farming practices and delivering fresh produce to customers.
Sohi Produce is a family-owned business dedicated to producing the finest blueberries in the region. The client is currently seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Production Horticulturist to help grow and care for blueberry crops.
With a strong focus on customer service, product quality and safety, the company takes pride in their ability to deliver the freshest, highest quality produce direct from the Coffs Harbour.
This position is required for overseeing all aspects of blueberry cultivation, from planting and pruning to harvesting and post-harvest handling. You will maintain accurate records of crop performance, input usage, and labor activities.
Minimum Requirements:
• Certificate IV or higher in Horticulture
• Demonstrated high level of experience in horticultural maintenance and development using a range of horticultural plant and equipment
• 3 years experience in related field
In this role your main responsibilities include:
• Ensure that all land preparations are done as per established procedures.
• Ensure that all material inputs are adequate for respective operations
• Ensure the safe use of chemicals, fertilizer and biological controls when storing, mixing, transporting, and application
• Assist with all harvesting and seeding activities
• Ensure the upkeep of all tractors and implements
• Liaise with Farm Operation Manager / Agronomist/ Maintenance Manager where required
• Operate various tractors and implements
• Work closely with relevant team members and senior management to achieve best practice for pest and disease management
• Irrigation repairs and maintenance and watering
• Harvest, washing and packing of produce
• Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
• Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting
• Fumigate soil
• Manage, install drainage systems
• Monitor and manage nursery plants
• Operate spreading and seeding equipment
To be considered for this role you must have:
• Sound knowledge of plant nutrition.
• Ability to identify pest and disease symptoms.
• Knowledge of chemicals, fertilizers, green crops and biological products
• Ability to demonstrate proper use of equipment.
• Physical stamina and ability to perform outdoor work in various weather conditions.
• Passion for blueberry farming and dedication to producing high-quality crops
• Ability to follow directions and work unsupervised
To apply for this position, email your resume to ************@gmail.com
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted and your application will be treated as strictly confidential.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for agriculture and facilities management, we encourage you to apply!
