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Hussey & Co Pty Ltd

ABN: 35913060246

Production Horticulture Supervisor

SALARY OFFERED: $65,000 - $70,000 (Fulltime)

Somerville Victoria

Our growing FMCG business located on the Mornington Peninsula, is looking for an energetic, passionate & highly experienced Production Horticulture Supervisor

Duties will include:

• Ensure scheduled crops for intended harvest have passed the withholding period
• Ensure that all specialised harvest equipment is maintained
• Ensure correct harvest to suit conditions of crop, soil moisture and variety to minimize any mechanical damage
• Liaise with Farm Operation Manager / Shed Production Manager / Maintenance Supervisor
• Ensure quality of harvest throughout harvest period to minimize damage.
• Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
• Transport and store chemicals
• Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
• Implement a post-harvest program
• Establish horticultural crops
• Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises
• Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
• Coordinate work site activities
• Perform shed nursery activities
• Regulate crops

It is essential you possess the following:

• Hands on and show of commitment
• Successful completion of relevant AQF Cert III or Cert IV qualifications or equivalent
• Proven post-qualification experience in a similar role or ability to adapt and display skills required
• Proven ability and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to work autonomously, without supervision