THE ROLE:
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Cropping Assistant/2IC to be a part of our friendly, diversified and hard working team. We have the scale to encourage and help in development of your skills and career. We care about our people. We care about the quality of our land, stock and gear and take pride in providing and maintaining the highest levels of all.
Relevant experience is required. No qualifications needed, but would be taken into account.
We will require references.
HOW TO APPLY:
Cropping Farm Assistant/2IC
Rathgen Farms is a vertically and horizontally integrated, family run business. Our operation involves dairying, large scale cropping, seed dressing and stock breeding and trading. We take pride in all areas of our business and love producing a quality product. We are based 20 minutes south of Timaru.
The successful candidate would help to manage planting, growing and harvesting a variety of . The role involves input into planning and managing the crop rotations and farm operations by evaluating the farming activities, Irrigation requirements and planning production and harvest to suit the current environment. The role requires experience in and an understanding of growing systems, machinery, irrigation and people.
Rathgen Farms has a wide variety of tractors, trucks, tractors, earth moving equipment and implements. Some gear is brand new and some is older. The successful candidate will be comfortable on new and old gear and will be able to use related GPS, and other technology.
The following are some of the tasks included in the role;
Be an active part of the team and take on a leadership role when required.
Act in a professional and courteous manner.
Operate under pressure, have strong organisational and time management skills.
Irrigation - move klines, check pivots and maintain equipment when necessary.
Harvest duties including the delivery of seed to the dressing plant, seed movements in and out of drying facilities, and help with silo maintenance.
General maintenance on sheds etc, and water lines when required.
Container loading – help with manual loads of containers as instructed.
Operation of the tractor and its implements in a safe and effective manner
Preparation and fitting of implements
Maintenance of the tractor/s and implements
Preparation of ground for sowing
Planting of crops
Control vegetation
Spreading fertiliser
Hay baling
Making Silage
Operate trucks in a safe and effective manner
Perform regular safety and maintenance checks
Clean trucks as scheduled and/or required
Maintain log book
Assist to ensure that Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to. Lead by example and encourage others to adhere to H&S policies