Nurseryperson – Grower & Dispatch

Majestic Young Plants is a propagation nursery and horticultural company, supplying wholesale markets in Australia and internationally with high-quality plant material. We are located in Healesville, Victoria, and are seeking an experienced Nurseryperson to grow on young plant crops and prepare orders for dispatch.

Key responsibilities

Growing on propagated crops through to sale, including spacing, trimming and crop timing

Watering, irrigation and fertigation of crops in greenhouses and shadehouses

Monitoring crops for pests, diseases and nutrient problems, and applying appropriate plant health and hygiene controls

Plant selection and grading to quality standards

Picking, grading, packing and labelling orders for dispatch

Managing stock movement with our production scheduling system

Preparing media, trays and containers

Keeping accurate crop and dispatch records

Operating nursery production machinery

General cleaning duties

Requirements

Certificate III in Nursery Operations or Production Horticulture, or at least 2 years’ experience in a nursery setting

Knowledge of crop production and plant health

Understanding of quality standards and grading

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Experience with nursery production machinery. A forklift licence and chemical users accreditation are desirable

Literacy and numeracy skills, and proficiency in MS Office

Please apply online and submit your resume. A cover letter detailing your experience is required. No agencies please.