Stonefruit Orchard Workers - Full Time
Stone fruit pruning, thinning, picking and packing mandarins, nectarines, peaches, plums and avocados.
Location:Woorinen / Murrawee / Wood Wood/ Lake Boga, Victoria -all within 40km of the Swan Hill township We are looking for motivated and hard-working individuals to join our team.
About us: Cutri Fruit is one of Australia's largest grower and packers of fresh stone fruits.
About the opportunity: Cutri Fruit is undergoing a high level of growth, and we are currently looking for hard working and energetic workers.
You need to be fit, healthy, fast on your feet, able to work under pressure and work well in a team. Have good knowledge of fruit growing and have an eye for detail.
Type of employment: Full time positions are available for up to 10 team members.Duration: Seasonal / Contract work (38 hours p./w) 9 months contract.
Remuneration: Starting from Permanent Level 2 ($24.10) per hour under the Horticulture Award 2020
About the role:These positions are physically demanding and include:
- pruning· weeding
- thinning • picking
- packing • stacking
- orchard hygiene general duties
- factory • housekeeping • general duties
Selection criteria -
A successful candidate must:- Be honest and reliable
- Be fit and strong enough to undertake repetitive physical work
- Arrive to work prior to the designated start time to prepare for the day ahead· Use their best efforts to work at a consistently fast pace· Have the ability to communicate clearly in the English language
- Have work rights within Australia for the full fixed term
- You must care-about working hard, listening to and following instructions, caring about people they work with and about being safe in the workplace
- Be willing to undertake pre-screen testing for fitness and drug screen
If you are interested in applying for a position at Cutri Fruit, please address the selection criteria in your covering letter and attach your resume with referee information.
Ensure all information supplied is correct including your phone number, email address.Visa information and passport details.
- Missing or incorrect information can result in your application not being processed.
- Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
- Applicants from outside the Swan Hill area will need to demonstrate a commitment to moving and living in the region for the period of employment.
Previous experience in the horticulture sector is desirable, but not essential as successful applicants will be provided with intensive training to understand the quality and performance standards required.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Starting date for this full-time position: Between May and July 2025