09 Aug
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red earth farms
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South Australia
09 Aug
red earth farms
South Australia
Red Earth farms is a family owned and operated farm based in the Riverland, specialising in Melons, Grapes, Almonds and Garlic.
Multiple full time positions are available.
Role Description: · Demonstrated knowledge and experience across a broad spectrum of the horticultural field, including propagation, planting and pruning work.
· Get growing media ready, along with appropriate trays, pots, and containers.
· Physically capable of performing manual labour.
· Knowledge of preparation and application of pesticide and weedicide techniques · Knowledge of pest control techniques like fumigation procedures · Good understanding of irrigation and nutrition techniques · Ensure all equipment and machinery is maintained and operated to manufacturer's specifications.
· Use appropriate tools, machinery and techniques for harvesting crops, cultivate land, sowing, packing of crops and ensure that produce is not damaged.
· Driving vehicles to get equipment to and from the worksite and for delivery of sales stock.
· Maintenance of records and ensure that pre- and post-harvest programs are effectively carried through, as set by the farm owner for maintenance of soil, hydroponic and plant.
· Focus on safety of self and others.
Core capabilities of successful candidates: · Previous experience with repetitive tasks · Ability to follow instruction · Reliable and motivated · Good level of fitness · Solid team work abilities Skills required for the role · Minimum of 1 year experience in horticulture / general farm hard · Experience in melon, pumpkins, almonds, grapes and garlic is must along with grafting skills · Must have a forklift licence
📌 Horticulture Worker / General Farm Hand (South Australia)
🏢 red earth farms
📍 South Australia