Fruit Farming Specialist

FABER ACRES LTD. is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Fruit Farming Specialist to join our team.

This is a key role within our farm, where you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality produce is harvested and delivered to market.

• Clean the crops to ensure they meet our high standards
• Clear fields of wood and stones to prevent damage to equipment and maintain soil health
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to their size, shape, colour and volume
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Harvest seedlings and remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Mixing fertilizer to promote healthy growth
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops using automated irrigation systems
• Tie and secure plants to prevent damage during harvesting
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding and fertilizing crops regularly

• Valid driver's licence and own transportation are essential
• Ability to work efficiently in a rural area with varying weather conditions
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
• Judgement and organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities

This role requires working outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold and wet/damp environments.

The successful candidate must be willing to travel regularly and have a valid driver's licence.

We offer a competitive salary of $40,000 - $50,000 per annum, depending on experience.