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Vacancy Details
Our client is seeking a Citrus Farm Manager to join their team in Kirkwood.
Duties & Responsibilities
Compliance
- Ensure all workers and work are in compliance with company’s safety guidelines.
- PPECB, DAFF orchard inspections.
- Co-ordination of internal/external training.
- Co-ordination of all audits.
Technical
- Irrigation & Chemical applications
- Chemical applications & spray instructions
- Fertilizer applications
- Foliar feeds
- Data capturing
Farm Maintenance
- General knowledge of maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment.
- Perform equipment calibration and schedule service intervals to ensure proper maintenance.
Production
- Co-ordination of picking teams.
- General supervision of farm employees.
- Ensure effective communication, co-ordination, and planning during picking season.
- Motivate and improve productivity of employees.
- Operate and oversee the use of heavy and light farm machinery.
Minimum Requirements
- Agriculture Diploma/Degree advantageous.
- Agricultural background advantageous.
- Previous fruit and/or packhouse experience advantageous.
- Computer literate.
- Energetic and hands-on.
- Hard working, deadline driven, and diligent.
- Accurate, organized, and demonstrate initiative.
- Ability to work with and motivate a team.
- Strong management and communication skills.
- Preventative maintenance orientated.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Willingness to work overtime.
To Apply
Application Deadline: September 30 2023