SA Mushrooms is a proudly family-owned and operated farm established in 1998 with over 120 employees. We are a primary supplier of mushrooms to major supermarkets and green grocers, and pride ourselves in strong familial and cultural values of hard work, honesty, innovation, and pride that drives our production to be the freshest and the highest quality. SA Mushrooms are looking for an Agricultural Technician to join the team on a full time basis.
About the role The agricultural technician assists the Mushroom Growers conducting experiments and research to improve mushroom production, and developing new methods of planting and harvesting to achieve optimal yields. You must be capable of working unsupervised and have strong communication skills.
To be considered for this position it is mandatory you hold the relevant qualifications and licenses.
· Bachelor in Agriculture
· Scissor lift
· Minimum 1 year experience in the same or similar role
· Intermediate English proficiency both written and verbal
Highly Regarded: Experience using Christians and GTL machinery.
Your Job Responsibilities will be: ·Examining growing mediums characteristics to determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies.
· Assisting in developing new methods of planting and harvesting and processing crops to achieve optimum growing potential.
·Identifying pathogenic micro-organisms, fungi, parasites which is harmful to mushrooms and also assisting gin developing decisive methods of control.
·Mix and measure chemicals following safety guidelines, that the correct PPE is worn, and mixing ratios are always followed.
·Coordinating and assisting the growers and harvesting supervisors with harvesting plans
·Collecting and collating data for research.
·Advising growers on growing techniques and management.
·Perform pre-start check ensuring machines and plant equipment are safe to use.
·Constantly check the room temperatures and make sure drains, floors, walls and shelves are cleaned and sanitized every time the room is emptied.
from 74,000-76,000 per annum
Employees of SA Mushrooms enjoy many benefits. If successful, you will:
• Access complimentary on-site car parking
• Belong to a multi-cultural workplace with a friendly work environment
• Be rewarded for hard work
• Work for a company that is progressive and best in its class
• Receive free mushrooms each week
• Work with a collaborative and enthusiastic team
PLEASE NOTE only those that we shortlist will be contacted via phone call, otherwise you will receive an email from us if we are not going to progress with your application. About SA MushroomsFrom small beginnings as a family-run farm, the business is today a primary supplier of mushrooms to major supermarkets, independent greengrocers and produce markets in South Australia, and nation wide.
Operating from a state of the art, climate-controlled facility on the fertile Adelaide Plains, our fully-integrated business now employs over 100 staff and each week produces 60 tonnes of fresh, healthy Swiss brown, white button and field mushrooms. In recognition of this work, SA Mushrooms was in 2013 awarded "Primary Producer of the Year" at the South Australian Food Industry Awards.
Placing a strong emphasis on the delicately hand-picked & packing process, SA Mushrooms are able to deliver our mushrooms only hours after being picked. As SA Mushrooms has grown in size, we have remained 100% family owned and have continued to hold ourselves to the same high standards and "paddock to plate" philosophy that have guided us to our success, delivering our high quality produce — and its significant health benefits — to more and more Australian families each year.
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Yes No If you answered no, how will you get to and from work considering there is no public transport in the area? Do you have the legal right to live and work in Australia? * Yes No What is your residency status in Australia? * Permananent Resident Visa If you have current work rights in Australia, do you have any restrictions? Please list what they are. If you are on a Visa, what Visa type are you on? e.g, Student - 500. What is your country of Birth? * What is your first/native language? * If English is your second language, what level would you class your speaking and comprehension at? Beginner Intermediate Advanced How many years experience do you have in the same or similar role? * Do you have all of the following Certifications or Licenses?• Bachelor in Agriculture• High Risk Forklift licence• Scissor lift• Front end loader licence• ChemCert Accreditation * Yes, I hold all of the above I hold some of them No, i do not hold any of these currently If you do not hold all of the licenses/qualifications listed above, list what you do have List your previous work experience, including the company name, what your role was, and how long you were with the company. * What is the reason for leaving your last or current employment? * List any interests, hobbies or volunteer work you are involved with. As the work we do requires you to perform various physical tasks, do you have an illness or physical or functional limitation that may affect the work you do? If yes, please describe. * Please select the body location of the injury or illness? Eyes Ears Head Neck Back Back - Lower Back - Upper Shoulder Elbow Hand Arm Hernia Abdomen Legs Hips Knees Ankles Feet Toes Breathing or Asthma Allergies Heart or blood pressure Do you take any medication that may affect your ability to do your job? * Yes No Vaccination Status – Consent to collect vaccination information is freely given and options to not share this information with SA Mushrooms are available to you. Have you received your Covid-19 vaccination and if you have what dose have you had? No Rather not say Booster Are you prepared to undergo random drug and alcohol testing? * Yes No Are you prepared to undergo a fitness for work assessment? * Yes No Have you ever had a work-related illness or injury? If you have, are you fully recovered from your illness or injury? * Yes No Recovered Not Recovered If you have had a work-related illness or injury and you have not recovered fully, what was the illness or injury and what limitation do you have? Due to production requirements Holiday Leave between the 1st December and 31st January is not available, do you agree to this? *#J-18808-Ljbffr
