Fruit Farm Worker

Fruit Farm Worker (Multiple Positions Available)

• Permanent Role
• $55-70K PA
• Mareeba QLD

POSITION:

Multiple Full-time positions for a Fruit Farm Worker are available in Paddy’s Green, Mareeba QLD.

SKILLS:

You must have at least a relevant AQF Cert I or above or at least 12 months of relevant work experience.

REPORTING:

You will report to the Horticultural Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Fruit Farm Worker you will be required to work in a team environment to complete the allocated daily tasks in a timely and efficient manner. The daily tasks will change from day to day depending on the weather, market conditions and the requirements of the farm and its current production cycle.

DUTIES:

• Picking fruit and looking after the integrity of the fresh product through the correct handling and learned knowledge of the product.
• Unloading fruit if you are allocated to work in the packing shed.
• Packing fruit into boxes for dispatch from the farm if your allocation for the day is the packing shed.
• The packing shed also has the following duties: stacking, stickering, tray labelling and light cleaning duties.
• Field work which might include but is not limited to irrigation checking, planting, weeding and plant maintenance. Maintaining and cleaning farming infrastructure and equipment such as sheds, fences, plant, and water supply and irrigation systems
• Operating and maintaining general farm machinery and machinery to cultivate, fertilise, spray, and harvest the papaya and coffee.
• Nursery work which includes planting, weeding, cleaning, and other light duties as delegated by the Nursery manager.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• C-Class manual drivers’ licence (if operating company vehicles).
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ensure high inventory and pick/pack accuracy.
• Attention to detail whilst working in a fast environment.
• Pack orders per customer specifications.

SALARY:

Annual Salary of $55,000 - $70,000 based on experience.

TO APPLY:

Applications in Word format should be forwarded to us by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below.