Irrigation Team Member (Fixed Term)
Job Description
About the Company
Southern Fresh Foods is a leading provider of specialty produce including salads, herbs, and baby vegetables. Owned by the Dunn family, Southern Fresh is an exciting and rewarding business to work for with every day bringing new challenges and possibilities. Everything we grow is handled with perfect skill and care so that our customers receive 100% quality every time, ‘quality grown within’.
Our produce is in high demand, and we are constantly growing, exploring new markets, and launching new products. It is important to note that growing isn’t always pretty fields and sunny days. The work can be intense and forever changing therefore an adaptable mindset is crucial.
About the role
We are looking for a fixed term irrigation team member to join our outdoor team Sunday - Thursday (approximately 40 - 50 hours per week) for the summer season starting mid-late September. For the right person, there may also be long term opportunities in our outdoor cropping team.
This is a varied role requiring a hands-on approach across our horticulture operation to ensure our irrigation program is followed and completed across the crops.
This role will be responsible for driving tractors, setting up irrigation on farms and monitoring the irrigators. Previous experience is advantageous, but we will provide you with on-the-job training. Just bring along your can-do attitude, your willingness to work and a smile.
About you
- Must have NZ Drivers Licence
- Tractor driving experience advantageous
- Field irrigation experience advantageous
- Have basic mechanic skills
- Physically fit
- Good communication
- Be able to work in an ever-changing outdoor environment
- Be a team player
- Must be flexible on working hours (due to weather)
- What is in it for you?
Competitive wages
Training and support
Staff benefits and rewards
Work for a company where strong family values are at the core of their business
New Zealand owned and operated business
Please note: Only those with valid New Zealand working rights will be considered for this role
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