Hands‑on experience in horticulture and nursery operations
Opportunity to gain experience in plant handling, grading and packing
Consistent hours with potential overtime during peak production periods
The Role
We are seeking Experienced Strawberry Runners join a strawberry nursery operation in Ballandean, QLD. This role involves working within the production shed and supporting the handling, grading, trimming, cleaning and packing of strawberry runner plants. The role is suited to physically fit candidates who can perform repetitive manual tasks, maintain attention to detail and work effectively as part of a team.
What You’ll Do:
In this role, you will support day‑to‑day nursery production operations, focusing on the protected and efficient handling, processing and packing of strawberry runner plants while maintaining high quality, hygiene and biosecurity standards.
Your day‑to‑day duties will include:
Handling and processing strawberry runner plants within the production shed
Grading, trimming, cleaning and packing plants
Inspecting plants for quality, uniformity, damage or signs of disease
Preparing trays and packaging materials for daily dispatch requirements
Operating or assisting with basic production equipment under supervision
Maintaining clean, organised and hygienic work areas
Following all workplace hygiene, biosecurity and safety procedures
Recording work outputs and reporting quality issues or equipment faults to supervisors
Assisting with palletising, labelling and stock movement
Performing general nursery and production duties as required
$32.18-$33.05 per hour + penalty rates
Approximately 38 hours per week
Opportunity for ongoing work depending on production requirements
Your Skills & Experience:
To be considered for the role, it is important you can demonstrate the following:
Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
Robust attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast‑paced environment
Flexible and willing to move between tasks as required
Ability to follow workplace safety, hygiene and biosecurity procedures
Positive communication skills and a positive work ethic
Previous horticulture, nursery, packing or produce processing experience is preferred but not essential
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