Citrus Harvest Manager

Attractive Package

Full-Time

Summary

At Vitonga Farms, we strive to create an environment that is mutually beneficial. We know that a work environment that helps our staff to achieve their goals, will help us achieve ours too. In this role you will be responsible for our Pacific Islander Workforce and the timely and efficient harvest of oranges. We do not expect you to be proficient across all requirements, but we are looking for quick learners who are willing to develop over time. If you've got it in you, we will find a way to get it out.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Liaising with the Citrus Manager regarding harvest matters and timelines.
• Supervision of Pacific Islander Clean up behind Oxbo Citrus Harvester (appr. 24- Pacific Islanders).
• Liaising with Citrus Manager who will be supervising the Pacific Islander pruning team.
• Coordination and loading of road trains to our Warwick processing facility.
• Completing daily paperwork for citrus harvest clean-up and bins picked.
• Coordination and checking Timesheets and hours worked.
• Monitoring of Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Supervising the safe operation of small tractors and bin trailers and timely maintenance when required.
• Driving small machinery when required e.g. Kubota, small bin-hauling tractors.
• Citrus Harvest Season starts at the beginning of April and finishes mid-December.
• During off-season coordination of recruiting of seasonal worker in line with PALM guidelines, and orchard floor maintenance.

Requirements

• Have a good work ethic.
• Be able to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Have a current driver licence.
• Leadership to plan, organise, identify and problem solve.
• Computer literacy, with spreadsheet financial management and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Mechanical aptitude and machinery operation experience.
• Horticulture or citrus experience preferred but not essential.
• Forklift licence preferred but can be obtained on the job.

About the Farms

Over the past 10 years Vitonga Farms has been steadily rolling back irrigated cotton, in favour of drip irrigated citrus for increased water efficiency and drought security. In 2022 our 280,000 citrus trees produced 13,000 tonnes of oranges, we harvested 5,000 tonnes of barley and 9,000 bales of irrigated cotton were picked off the bush.

Our citrus is harvested 9 months of the year for juicing and goes to our other business who supplies our own brands as well as the four major supermarkets and export market in South-East Asia. Our properties are an 8 min drive (9km) North-West of Moree, NSW.

We take an active position in the industry via industry-based associations, not-for-profit work, local sponsorships and talking to our mates over a few beers at the pub. Vitonga Farms has strong water & market stability, our staff have good job security and as a result we retain great knowledge as a collective unit.

Training

We understand that the world is changing rapidly and staying in the same jobs for 20 years plus is rare these days. To that point, we will help you with industry tickets & professional training to suit your needs. So, if you do have to move on one day, you'll leave our farm more qualified than when you joined us. That said, we have many staff members that have been with us for decades.

Work life balance

Your life outside of the job is important to us. Vitonga Pty Ltd promote a work life balance, EAP providers, health and wellbeing programs. Moree is situated in Northern NSW and is famous for their healing Artesian waters. Moree is a popular area for fishing, pig chasing and shooting. Make a change to the country lifestyle.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Vitonga Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.