S & K Family Trust located in Cowley in Far North Queensland seeks an experienced Farm Workers to join their team.
The Role
This is for a full-time position (38 hours a week) at an annual salary set at $66000 plus superannuation.
The Responsibilities
Perform routine tasks on the Banana farm, such as cultivating and fertilising soil, and planting, irrigating and pruning, as well as shed work
Duties
* Picking fruit and looking after the integrity of the fresh product through the correct handling and learned knowledge of the product.
* Unloading fruit if you are allocated to work in the packing shed.
* Packing fruit into boxes for dispatch from the farm if your allocation for the day is the packing shed.
* The packing shed also has the following duties: stacking, stickering, labelling and light cleaning duties.
* Field work may include but is not limited to: irrigation checking, planting, weeding and plant maintenance.
* Maintaining and cleaning farming infrastructure and equipment such as sheds, fences, plant, and water supply and irrigation systems.
* Operating and maintaining general farm machinery and machinery to cultivate, fertilise, spray, and harvest the fruits.
* Planting, weeding, cleaning, and other light duties.
Requirements
* A successful completion of at least Certificate III in Horticulture
* A minimum of 1-year experience in Banana Farms
* Physical Fitness is essential due to the nature of the job
* Ability to follow instructions
* Enthusiastic, positive attitude and a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Attention to detail whilst working in a fast environment.
* Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions
Apply
To apply for this position please submit your resume via the "apply now" link below. Alternatively, please send your resume to jobs.hospitalitynation@gmail.com
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