Sempurna Farms Hiring! Full Time Farm Operations Executive in WP Kuala Lumpur - Ricebowl

Job Summary:

Sempurna Farms Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysian urban vertical farming company established to promote sustainable farming practices and provide pesticide-free produce that tastes just like it should.

 We are seeking a motivated, hands-on and detail-oriented Farm Operations Executive to support the day-to-day operations of our controlled-environment agriculture (“CEA”) farm in Bangsar Utama, Kuala Lumpur.

 The role will involve supporting crop production planning, germination, transplanting, plant growth monitoring, nutrient preparation, harvesting, packing, delivery coordination, hygiene control, inventory tracking, and general farm operations.

 This role is suitable for fresh graduates or candidates with up to two (2) years of experience in modern agriculture, urban farming, horticulture, plant science, agrotechnology or sustainable farming, with a strong interest in food security. Prior experience in CEA, vertical farming, greenhouse operations, hydroponics, nursery operations or other controlled crop production environments will be highly advantageous. However, fresh graduates with the right attitude, willingness to learn and interest in hands-on farm operations are encouraged to apply, as training and guidance will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in day-to-day CEA / vertical farm operations, including germination, transplanting, growing, harvesting, packing and cleaning

• Plan crop production and sowing schedules based on customer demand and harvest cycles

• Prepare seeds, growing media, trays, nutrients and other materials required for crop production

• Monitor plant growth, crop health, moisture levels, temperature, humidity, lighting, airflow and other farm conditions

• Preparing and managing nutrient solutions according to crop requirements and established SOPs

• Carry out daily checks for signs of pests, disease, contamination, nutrient imbalance or abnormal plant growth

• Ensure farm areas, equipment, tools, trays and growing modules are kept clean, organised and in accordance with hygiene requirements

• Harvesting, weighing, sorting, packaging, labelling and storage of produce

• Support traceability and record-keeping for sowing, germination, transplanting, harvest, packing, delivery and crop performance

• Coordinating weekly orders, delivery preparation and handover of produce to customers or delivery personnel

• Maintain inventory records for seeds, nutrients, packaging materials, cleaning materials, spare parts and other farm consumables

• Perform basic maintenance checks for farm equipment, lighting, irrigation systems, pumps, RO water supply, sensors and related systems

• Follow established SOPs for food safety, hygiene, crop handling, equipment cleaning and farm operations

• Highlight crop issues, equipment faults, shortage of materials, contamination risks, delays or operational concerns to management

• Prepare simple farm reports, crop records, harvest summaries, inventory updates and operational trackers

• Support farm visits, customer visits, product sampling, pop-ups, marketing activities and other farm-related events when required

• Work closely with the founders, technology partner, suppliers and customers to ensure consistent production and quality

• Perform any other farm operations or administrative tasks as required

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Agrotechnology, Crop Science, Agronomy, Plant Science, Plant Biotechnology, or a related field

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, and training and guidance will be provided

• Candidates with up to two (2) years of experience in CEA, vertical farming, greenhouse operations, hydroponics, nursery operations or other controlled crop production environments will have an added advantage

• Strong interest in sustainable farming, urban farming, food security, plant production and modern agricultural technology

• Basic understanding of plant growth, crop cycles, nutrients, pest and disease prevention, hygiene and post-harvest handling will be beneficial

• Willing to perform hands-on farm work, including sowing, cleaning, harvesting, packing and routine operational checks

• Detail-oriented, disciplined and able to follow SOPs consistently

• Good organisational, communication and follow-up skills

• Comfortable working in a controlled-environment farm and maintaining strict hygiene standards

• Able to work independently while coordinating with a small team

• Proactive, responsible, willing to learn and open to feedback

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Sheets or similar tools

• Willing to work on-site at the farm in Bangsar Utama, Kuala Lumpur

• Willing to support occasional deliveries, farm visits, customer activities, pop-ups or weekend requirements when needed