Farm and Nursery Positions – Vegetable Farming

Mason Bros Vegetable Farms, located in Werribee South, is an industry leader in growing and supplying fresh cut vegetables throughout Australia. About the positions: Several positions available for our farming / nursery operations including: 1. Nursery Hand – assists with the day-to-day nursery and farm operations • Preparing soil mixes, sowing, planting, fertigation, irrigation of vegetable seedlings and plants • Cultivation of vegetable seedlings and farm vegetable crops • Application of pesticides to control pests, diseases, weeds, and address plant nutritional concerns • Stacking, racking, seedling trays and movement of racks and equipment utilising forklift and lifting aids. • Assist with planting operations in the farm 2. Forklift Operator – assists our warehouse vegetable movements, storage and distributions • Loading, unloading, movement and storage of vegetable produce • Safe forklift operation • Manual labour work – packing and stacking vegetable produce • Participate in cleaning programs in accordance with food safety regulations 3. Farm Plant Operator – assists with operating farm mobile machinery such as tractors, planters and harvester and provides general assistance throughout the farm • Daily set up of farm equipment and machinery for planting and harvesting operations • Assist coordinating & undertaking daily planting & harvesting farm activities, sowing, planting and harvesting programs in accordance with production plans All positions require: • Safe operation of farm equipment & machinery & completing pre-operational checks of tractors, planters, harvesters, forklifts etc. • Applying Occupational Health & Safety practices and adjusting to environmental conditions • Undertake quality control and regular cleaning programs in accordance with hygiene and food safety regulations • Daily data inputs recording of nursery and farm activities • Flexibility to assist with other areas of the Farm / Nursery About you: • Minimum Certificate III in Horticulture / Agriculture or equivalent (essential) • Experience operating a variety of farm machinery including planters, harvesters, tractors, trailer towing, forklift • Solid previous experience in horticulture / vegetable farming • Current valid state driver's license (essential) • Forklift license (essential) • Enjoy working outdoors in a farming environment • Be a team player, with a hands-on and helpful approach • Good English communication skills • Flexibility to work additional shifts / hours during peak season demands We offer: Full-time employment, with a competitive wage from $72,000 per annum plus super commensurate with your experience and qualifications. To apply, please use the apply Link and include your resume and cover letter.