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 recent 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.

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