Orchard farm hand
- Valid C-class driver licence
- Able to work variable hours
- Positive attitude
- +3 more
Duties & requirements
Work duties
Work on the expanding macadamia orchards near Gogango across orchard establishment, cultivation and maintenance: planting, pruning, picking and harvesting throughout the year; maintenance, repairs and reporting safety hazards; operating farm machinery after training; assisting with herbicide and pesticide application, vegetation management and irrigation.
Pay method
Hourly rate
Paid at Horticulture Award casual rates, with overtime as set by the Award (as stated in the ad); the ad does not state an amount.
Hours
Variable hours, as operations require
Requirements
Valid C-class (car) driver licence (essential); manual driving is desirable, Able to work variable hours, Positive attitude, with attention to precision in machinery operation and safety, Farm experience is a bonus (not essential)
Licences
Driver licence (C class, essential), Chemical users certificate (ChemCert), chainsaw ticket, high-risk work licences (desirable)
Planting, pruning, harvesting and orchard maintenance on a macadamia orchard are plant and animal cultivation, which counts as specified work; postcode 4702 is eligible. The ad is marked Casual. Source: https://secure.workforceready.com.au/ta/6211816.careers?ShowJob=201395528 (job data from https://secure.workforceready.com.au/ta/rest/ui/recruitment/companies/%7C6211816/job-requisitions?offset=0&size=50&sort=desc&lang=en-US)
About this employer
Work duties
Year-round field work on macadamia orchards: planting, pruning, harvesting, orchard maintenance and repairs, irrigation and vegetation management, helping with spraying, and operating farm machinery after training.
Work environment
Outdoor orchard work with high physical demands, on orchards near Gogango; the employer's daily transport runs to and from the Rockhampton area.
Products & services
Macadamias
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