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 protected and productive 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.