Fruit Farm Worker

Position: Fruit Farm Worker

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $70,000 to $78,000 plus superannuation per annum

Location: Paddy’s Green, Mareeba QLD 4880

Number of positions: 2

Our client is seeking Fruit Farm Workers to join their farm located in Paddy’s Green, Mareeba.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consistently check irrigation channels to ensure appropriate amounts of water are supplied to trees for growth
• Ensure soil is adequately fertilized and trees are regularly pruned
• Apply chemicals or pesticides to trees to prevent, growth of weeds, disease, or damage causes by any pests, where necessary
• Plant new trees using relevant tools or machinery, where directed by farm manager
• Any other duties as directed by farm manager in relation to the care of the trees and soil conditions to improve growth
• May assist with harvesting ripe fruits using farming machinery and disposing of any bad fruits, when short-staffed during peak periods

Requirements:

• Minimum AQF Certificate III or higher qualification; or
• At least 12 months of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the formal qualification
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Fruit Farm Worker
• Prior experience in assisting with farming limes, lychees and other crops on a large commercial scale across three hundred (300) acres;
• Knowledge regarding the application of various chemicals required to control weeds, insects, and fungus growth on different crops;
• Ability to operate line packing machines and supervise the packing process from time to time as directed by Farmer.
• Ability to perform duties with limited supervision and to required standard
• Knowledge of pack shed operations and quality assurance highly desirable
• Previous experience working in lime orchard highly desirable
• Ability to operate farm machinery such as forklifts, tractors and sprayers highly regarded
• Must have own transport and driver’s licence.