Production Assistant
Core
Support daily farm operations by supervising workers, executing production plans, and performing hands-on agricultural tasks to ensure optimal productivity and quality.
Role type
Production Assistant (Agriculture)
Builds
Premium soft fruit and low chill crop production
Domain
Agriculture / Horticulture
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crop production knowledge, irrigation management, pest control, farm management systems, Microsoft Office, team supervision, task assignment, quality monitoring, training delivery, field inspection, resource management, inventory control, food safety compliance, PPE usage, problem-solving, adaptability to weather
Preferred skills
Experience with soft fruit or low chill varieties, exposure to full crop production cycle
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate daily farm activities including pickers and general workers; Assign tasks and ensure output aligns with productivity targets; Participate in blueberry harvesting, pruning, planting, trellising, and irrigation setup; Monitor yields, harvest volumes, and labour performance; Maintain accurate production records and timesheets; Uphold food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC