Overview
We are hiring a Farm Operations Executive to manage day-to-day activities at our hydroponics farm in Nashik. The role is open to freshers or experienced candidates with an agriculture, horticulture, or allied background.
The candidate will work on-ground to execute existing SOPs, manage a small team of farm helpers, ensure quality control, and coordinate B2B & B2C orders, logistics, and basic sales activities when harvest is not ready. This role offers hands-on exposure to modern hydroponics farming and end-to-end farm operations.
Key Responsibilities
Farm Operations & SOP Execution
- Execute daily farm operations as per established SOPs
- Monitor crop health, nutrient cycles, water management, and hygiene
- Maintain farm discipline, cleanliness, and safety standards
- Report issues, deviations, and improvement suggestions
Team Supervision
- Supervise and guide on-ground farm helpers
- Allocate daily tasks and monitor work quality
- Train helpers on SOPs, hygiene, and quality processes
- Maintain attendance and basic workforce records
Quality Control & Audit
- Monitor quality of produce during growth, harvest, and packing
- Conduct internal quality checks before dispatch
- Maintain farm logs, records, reports (daily, weekly, monthly) and audit documentation
- Support internal and external audits
Order & Inventory Management (B2B & B2C)
- Manage incoming B2B and B2C orders
- Plan harvest quantities as per orders and stock availability
- Coordinate with management on order scheduling
- Ensure accurate order documentation
Logistics Coordination (Non-Delivery)
- Coordinate with logistics partners for pickup schedules
- Ensure correct packaging, labeling, and dispatch readiness
- Track inbound and outbound movement of produce
Sales Support (During Non-Harvest or Free Period - Fuel expense to be provided extra)
- Support inbound and outbound sales coordination
- Follow up with existing customers on availability timelines
- Assist in order forecasting and customer communication
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Fresher or experienced candidate can apply
- Degree / Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, or allied fields (Compulsory)
- Willingness to work on-ground in a Polyhouse farm environment
- Basic documentation and computer skills (Excel, WhatsApp, order tracking)
Preferred Skills & Traits
- Hands-on and execution-focused
- Willingness to learn and adapt
- Good coordination and communication skills
- Ownership mindset and attention to detail
- Growth & Learning
- Structured SOP-based learning environment
- Direct exposure to commercial hydroponics operations
- Opportunity to grow into Senior Operations / Farm Manager role