[ref. u90191818] Casual Pickers, Packers, and Farm Labourers - Cairns
Casual employment is offered with hours being a minimum of 30 hours per week.
The hours are worked based on the harvest schedule and will change based on harvest season.
Work is at our farm in Applethorpe, Queensland. Pay will be a combination of piece rate and hourly with a minimum pay rate of $29.33 (casual rate) - to be adjusted in accordance with minimum wage changes- per hour. After an introductory period or with previous relevant experience, minimum rate will be level 2 ($30.13). There may be an opportunity to undertake training and upskilling in this role, which can allow your remuneration to increase above this rate.
This role may include the following duties:
Picking strawberriesPacking strawberries
Maintaining strawberry plants
Weeding
General labouring
Picking apples
Pruning and thinning apple trees
Packing apples
Planting
Plant Operation
The successful applicants will need to excel in these tasks and undertake them to a high standard and in an efficient manner.
To be suitable for this role you should be able to: Lift 12 kg regularly
Bend repeatedlyWalk long distances
See colour clearly
Have a good sense of attention to detail
Work well in a team
Follow direction well
Submit to drug and alcohol testing if requested
Work efficiently and meet meet minimum production targets
While past experience in horticulture is not required, it is desirable.
If you think you are a good fit for this role, please submit a resume including a cover letter that includes your days and times available for work, duration of time available, and any relevant experience.