Banana Farm Worker

Banana Farm Worker

• Permanent Role
• $70k -$80k PA
• Boogan QLD 4871

POSITION

We have full-time positions available for Banana Farm Workers in Boogan QLD 4871.

SKILLS

Your role requires you to have at least 12 months of relevant work experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Banana Farm Worker, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest activities to support the production of high-quality bananas.

POSITION DUTIES

• Perform general banana cultivation, crop maintenance and harvesting duties throughout the growing cycle.
• Harvest, hang, de-hand, wash, grade, sort and pack bananas in accordance with quality standards.
• Bag bunches and carry out de-suckering, de-leafing, stringing and bell injection activities.
• Operate farm machinery and equipment for pruning, weeding, slashing, mulching, fertilising and other cultivation tasks.
• Conduct pre-start equipment checks and report faults or maintenance requirements.
• Clean, maintain and safely operate farm tools, machinery and equipment.
• Monitor, maintain and repair irrigation systems, including lines and sprinklers.
• Safely handle and apply agricultural chemicals while complying with WHS, biosecurity and farm procedures.
• Assist with additional farming activities and general duties as required to support the safe and efficient operation of the banana farm.

SALARY

The position will attract a salary between $70 000 to $80 000 per annum.

TO APPLY

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