Farmer - ANGELO NOMINEES PTY. LTD. - t/a ADELAIDE HYDRO FRESH

Position: Primary Product Inspector

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 p/a plus Super

Employer Name: ANGELO NOMINEES PTY. LTD. - t/a ADELAIDE HYDRO FRESH

A.B.N. 82 007 823 529

Job Location: 9 Rowland Rd, Virginia, SA, 5120, AUSTRALIA

Advertising Period: 28 days - 14 Sep 2026 > 12 Oct 2026

Summary

Our client Adelaide Hydro Fresh is a family-run South Australian farm with nearly 40 years of experience producing premium lettuces, herbs and other fresh produce using pioneering hydroponic systems. Operating across two Virginia properties with extensive greenhouse facilities, our client is seeking to add a Primary Product Inspector to support consistent product quality, food safety, grading standards and efficient fresh produce operations.

The Primary Product Inspector is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the quality, safety and compliance of fresh produce throughout receiving handling, processing, packing, storage and dispatch operations at Adelaide Hydro Fresh. The role ensures that produce meets established quality specifications, food safety requirements and customer standards while supporting effective quality assurance procedures across the business.

The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Planting and harvesting of produce for production processes.

• Inspecting produce for quality specifications in accordance with customers' requirements.

• Grading of produce including basil and fancy lettuce lines during processing and making sure these lines meet all standards and requirements.

• Ensuring that required standards of hygiene and other food safety elements are observed at storage, processing and packing.

• Providing guidance on pest and disease identification, advising on regulations related to the grading, packaging and loading of our agricultural products.

• Auditing and monitoring quality assurance procedures on farms and at food handling/processing stages to ensure adherence to established standards

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:

• Minimum Diploma or higher qualification in Horticulture or an equivalent qualification.

• Minimum one year of relevant practical experience in fresh produce, horticulture, food production, food processing is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of fresh produce quality standards and inspection procedures.

• Ability to identify product defects, deterioration, contamination and quality variations.

• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality assurance principles.

• Knowledge of produce grading, sorting, packing, storage and handling requirements.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when conducting inspections and maintaining records.

• Ability to analyse quality issues and recommend practical corrective actions.

• Good documentation and report-writing skills.

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Due to the volume of applicants, only those meeting the minimum standards will be considered and only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the role.