Potato Seed Coordinator
Opportunity to work the full potato seed process from end to end. Develop skills in a supportive environment.
Summary about this job
Horticulture
Company: The Mitolo Group
Location: Wagga Wagga & Riverina
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-8-2440-9960
Fax: +61-2-3302-1360
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Detail information about job Potato Seed Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Growing and successful Australian family owned business
- Supportive team environment
- Accommodation available
- Growing and successful Australian family owned business
- Supportive team environment
- Accommodation available
The Company
The Mitolo Group is a family owned business that is recognised as one of Australia's top performing Agribusinesses. It proudly supplies potatoes and onions for sale in major Australian supermarket chains and produce markets nationally.
Having undergone a significant and sustainable expansion of its business through recent acquisitions, the Mitolo Group offers the perfect opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join its Seed Potato Operations based Hillston New South Wales.
The Role
Reporting to the Farm Manager you will be responsible for the performing seed variety trials including the raising of tubers, planting and raising of seed in large scale planting beds, quality checking and treatment of seed and seed coolroom management. You will see the full potato seed process from end to end and will be responsible for the selection of seed based on planting plans, quality and yield required.
To be successful you will possess the following:
- Experience in the raising and trial of seed
- Experience in preparing and treating seed potato for storage and planting
- Sound knowledge of pest and plant diseases and the application of fertilisers and chemicals
- Experience with irrigation and watering systems (centre pivot irrigation preferred)
- Experience with soil moisture monitoring and testing
- Excellent record keeping and the ability to document trials and testing of seed varieties
- Sound computer skills
- Driver’s licence
To become part of the team you will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate on all levels and work well within a team. You will also have the ability to make timely decisions and have excellent organisational and time management skills.
We pride ourselves on our vision, values and quality
Our staff makes the difference
All applications must be made through the following website:
http://www.mitologroup.expr3ss.com