Horticulture Grower

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

• Planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops, such as fruit and nuts, vegetables, turf and flowers, from soil preparation to harvest considering environmental and market factors
• Selecting and planting seeds, seedlings and bulbs, and grafting new varieties to root stocks.
• Maintaining crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, and maintaining optimal growing conditions
• Organising and conducting farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising the sale, purchase and despatch of produce
• Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising and pest and weed control
• Maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
• Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand
• Manage work health and safety processes

• Hands on and show of commitment
• Successful completion of a relevant Trade Qualification
• Proven 2 years’ post-trade experience in a similar role or ability to adapt and display skills required
• Driver’s License.