Join the vibrant team at Flavorite Group's Warragul site in Victoria, where we've recently expanded our state-of-the-art nursery area to meet growing demand. As a leading name in the horticultural industry, we're committed to innovation and excellence in plant cultivation. We're currently seeking a Junior Grower to support our expanding operations. If you're passionate about plants and eager to grow your career in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our thriving team and contribute to our continued success.
Responsibilities include: Perform/Assist with nursery tasks to ensure target times are going to be achieved.Liaise with Senior Grower- Nursery regarding the nursery crop planning for the following week.Ensure all equipment required for nursery operations is organised and that the team members are trained.Assist Grower & Senior Grower – Nursery with the management of the Nursery's growing environment using climate control software.Respond to Nursery alarms/ Participate in on-call roster.Assist Grower to manage labour to achieve order timelines.Assist with implementation of growing strategy.Assist with project management of orders.Operate nursery equipment; i.e., blocking on, sowing machine, spreader.Make fertiliser mix to specifications.Assist with waste removal, PM Monitoring and reporting, crop registration, management of trial and germination testing.Implement crop strategy relating to irrigation, growing environment, crop care and IPM.Participate in weekend roster.Previous Horticulture experience and/or relevant tertiary qualification is desirable, however not essential for this position. This role would suit a passionate individual seeking a career in people management and growing operations.
What will you bring to the role: Previous leadership experience.Strong numeracy and computer skills.Demonstrated experience in a similar environment.First Aid Certificate and Forklift License highly desirable along with Climate Control software experience.Why work for Flavorite? We work with the latest technology and highly value continuous improvement.We grow over 3 million seedlings per year!We love to share our knowledge and develop our team to offer a long-term career.We have a strong leadership training program.We have a variety of crops to increase your knowledge.We are the leading Australian glasshouse producer.We value training, safety and our people.We have a great team in a fun and friendly environment.Free fresh produce every fortnight!To apply for this position please complete your application below.
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