Based in the very productive Alstonville Plateau, 30mins from Byron Bay, Prime Flowers is a professional well-respected flower farming operation with over 25 year's experience in intensive cropping. An opportunity has now arisen to take on a motivated and proactive individual to work in our farm operations team.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced farm hand to participate in our outdoor operations and activities.
Responsibilities
* Irrigation
* Weed & Pest Management
* Tractor operation
* Small and medium sized operation (chainsaw, mowers, hedge trimmers, chippers etc)
* (sometimes) Picking and packing orders
* Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimise space utilisation
* Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers
* Operate and maintain preventively farm vehicles and equipment
* Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations
Requirements
* Proven experience in working hard in an agricultural setting
* Experience with farm machinert
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Ability to lift heavy objects
* Current forklift license & current Chemical Certification
About you
The person we seek will have a good understanding and experience of working in on a farm.
You will require a very positive can-do attitude and be prepared to work different hours depending on the season. You must be prepared to do hands on work. You must be reliable, have a very good work ethic and the ability to problem solve.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Pay: $36.00 – $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38 per week
Experience:
* Agriculture: 2 years (Required)
Licence/Certification:
* Full Driver Licence (Required)
* Forklift Licence (Required)
* Chemical certification (Required)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person