Vegetable Farm Worker - Pokeno, Waikato

Company: Drury Fresh Limited

Job Type: Full-time

Payment: $29.70 per hour

Job description

We are a Horticulture business based in Pokeno, Waikato and currently have vacancies ongoing for 3 Full Time Vegetable Farm Workers. The candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of work experience in the Horticultural Industry. The eligible candidates, should be ready to work on weekends. Minimum hours will be no less than 30, upto a maximum of 50 hours. The candidates must be able to perform the following duties as mentioned below:

• Sowing, seedlings using hand tools and farm machines

• Cultivating, irrigating, spraying and harvesting produce

• Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment

• Examine and report on the condition of the crops

• Cleaning and maintaining farming infrastructure, such as sheds, fences, plants, and water supply and irrigation systems

• Undertaking soil preparation, crop maintenance duties such as hoeing row crops and weeding.

• Spraying plants with pesticides to control fungus, weed growth , diseases and insects.

• Managing water supplies for irrigation systems, for crop growth

• Selecting and picking crops according to set requirements and discarding rotten produce

• Compliance with Health and Safety

• Sorting and bunching of produce

Last day to submit your application is 7th March 2023

In conclusion, becoming a Vegetable Farm Worker in Pokeno, Waikato is an excellent opportunity to embark on a fulfilling and rewarding career in the agriculture industry. As a Vegetable Farm Worker, you will play a critical role in the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of high-quality vegetables for local and international markets.

Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to learn new skills, work as part of a dedicated team, and contribute to the growth and success of a thriving agricultural business. In return, you will receive competitive wages and benefits, the satisfaction of knowing that you are playing a vital role in the production of healthy and nutritious food for people across the country, and opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.

If you are passionate about agriculture, enjoy working outdoors, and are committed to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency, then a job as a Vegetable Farm Worker in Pokeno, Waikato may be the perfect opportunity for you. Don't hesitate, apply today and take the first step towards a fulfilling and rewarding career in the agricultural sector.