Farm Supervisor

Farm Supervisor

• Permanent Role
• $65-75K PA
• Utchee Creek QLD

POSITION

We have a full-time position for a Farm Supervisor in Utchee Creek, QLD 4871.

SKILLS

You require at least a Certificate IV or higher qualification and at least 1-year relevant job experience to perform the role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your role as the Farm Supervisor is to oversee and supervise banana farm cultivation operations from plant to harvest and produce processing and packaging for market.

POSITION DUTIES

You will need to undertake the following duties:

• Consultancy and planning with Farm Manager to meet the productions objectives.
• Delegating, organising and supervising tasks of Farmhands.
• Ensuring Farmhands have the required tools and equipment for scheduled tasks.
• Supervising the hanging, cutting, de-handing, washing, sorting, grading and packing of banana bunches.
• Training new staff as to required duties for their position.
• Monitoring staff hours, breaks and performance and reporting any staff grievances.
• Monitoring packing line to ensure smooth flow and no delays between stations.
• Ensuring pack banana boxes are stacked, labelled and packed for transport.
• Inspecting farming equipment, ensuring routine maintenance is carried out and arranging repairs are made when necessary.
• Ensuring packing shed remains clean and tidy.
• Checking shed stock to ensure enough supplies for planned packing.
• Organising transportation for banana bunches.
• Ensuring that waste materials are disposed of correctly.
• Ensuring and enforcing compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards.
• Additional duties may be required from time to time as required by the business

SALARY

The position offers an annual salary of $65,000 - $75,000 negotiated based on experience.

TO APPLY

Applications in Word format should be forwarded to us by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below.