Farm and Nursery Positions
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Farm Plant Machinery 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.
- Assisting with coordinating and undertaking daily planting and harvesting farm site activities including sowing, planting and harvesting programs in accordance with production plans.
All Positions Require
- Safe operation of farm equipment and machinery and 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 standards
- 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 local 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.
How to Apply
Submit your application via SEEK.
