Horticultural farm workers - Cairns
HORTICULTURAL FARM WORKERS wanted for a commercial fruit farm in SE QLD- Stanthorpe area & surrounds - up to 140 short term positions (up to 9 months duration).
Job description: Your duties each day may include: Performing general labouring duties. Fruit picking, thinning, trainee pruning and grafting etc. Operating towing tractor, engaged in transfer of produce during harvest. Operating hydraulic ladder for the purpose of fruit harvesting and any other orchard practice.Irrigation, weed control. Performing a range of housekeeping tasks and general maintenance on the premises and grounds. Within the packing shed duties may include: sorting, packing or grading of produce and preparation for dispatch. Incidental tasks involved in getting produce to packing shed including packing and assisting in packaging and transport etc.
Performing basic recording functions Providing assistance within the scope of this level to other employees as required. Other duties as required. You must be fit and healthy and regularly show up to work on time. This work is very labour intensive and you will bending, walking as well as carrying and using picking bags and ladders, tools etc.
Working outdoors in all weather conditions. You must be legally allowed to work in Australia. Must have previous employer references. Must be available to work weekends. Must be willing to work as part of a team. You may be subject to random alcohol and drug testing at any time when at work.
Approximate commencement date: January 2025Employer: RIZZCO SERVICES PTY LTD
Type of Employment and Rate of Pay:
- Horticulture Award 2020 (MA000028)
- Position: Casual Level 1
- Pay Rate: $29.33/hour.
- Hours of work: 30-38 hours per week of Ordinary hours, averaged over an 8-week cycle.
- Workdays: Any day of the week (excluding public holidays)
Payrate and position levels will be adjusted when relevant and comply with the Horticulture Award requirements.
How to apply: Apply through this website requesting an application form and include full contact details and resume.
Only emails with your full contact details, resume and request for a job application will receive a response.