At its Parilla location in the Mallee region of South Australia, Zerella Fresh is now hiring farm workers for a number of permanent positions. Selected candidates will be granted an attractive pay package ranging from $75,000 to $100,000. As an official job sponsor, Zerella Fresh invites applications from eligible persons who may require visa sponsorship to work in Australia.
One of the biggest producers and packers of potatoes, onions, and carrots in Australia is Zerella Fresh. The tasks of this role include planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops, as well as reporting directly to the Farm Department Manager. Farmworker roles in Australia are highly sought after and regularly stay in great demand.
Interested applicants can submit their applications online through the official website. The URL to the application is given below.
Host Country: Australia
Location: Mallee, South Australia
Company: Zerella Holdings
Salary Package: $75,000–$100,000
Visa Sponsorship: Yes
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Formal Qualification: Three to five years of relevant practical experience without formal certification, or a Certificate III or IV in agriculture or a similar field with at least two years of relevant experience.
- demonstrated expertise in farm management or horticultural operations.
- It is highly desirable to have prior experience managing onion, potato, and carrot crops.
- must possess an unrestricted Class C driver’s license.
- Chemical User Certificate Accreditation is necessary.
- A forklift license is necessary.
- An HC (Heavy Combination) license is necessary.
- It is necessary to have past experience operating large-scale agricultural machines and to possess basic mechanical skills.
Work and Duties
- Production Planning: Work with the Farm Manager and Senior Agronomist to plan crop types, quantities, and planting schedules based on weather patterns and market needs to achieve the best yields.
- Operations Management: Oversee the full crop production process, including soil preparation, planting, seed selection, weeding, thinning, pruning, and harvesting.
- Quality & Post-Harvest Handling: Supervise inspection, grading, storage, packaging, and shipment of produce; identify defective items and manage proper post-harvest treatments.
- Agronomy: Lead activities related to fertilizing and pest/weed management; detect and respond promptly to crop diseases, pests, and weeds; monitor water usage, fertilizer application, and chemical treatment.
- Logistics & Sales: Coordinate the sale, purchase, and delivery of produce; track market trends and adjust production planning to fulfill contract commitments.
- Maintenance: Carry out basic maintenance on farm equipment and ensure upkeep of farm buildings, fencing, and water systems.
- Administration & Supervision: Maintain farm operation records, manage crop rotations and work schedules, train and oversee assigned staff/contractors, and report any concerns related to safety, quality, or production.
Benefits:
- long-term, secure employment that is permanent.
- Successful applicants will receive a competitive and alluring compensation package.
- For qualified candidates who need permission to work in Australia, visa sponsorship is available.
- Flexible work schedules are intended to support both operational requirements and work-life balance.
