Fresh Select require up to 80 casual farm hands/packers to plant, harvest and pack in Werribee South in Victoria.
The seasonal work is expected to start at various times starting from April 2025, and can last for 6-9 months.
Your day will start between 6am and 7am and you will be required for 8 - 10 hour shifts.
You will typically work 30 hours + per week and will require Monday to Sunday availability.
You will require physical fitness to endure standing, bending, twisting, turning and lifting up to 10 kgs.
You will work outdoors planting seedlings, cutting, trimming, bunching and packing produce across all seasons, this includes conditions such as rain, cold, mud, sun and heat.
You will also be required to cut, trim and pack produce in an indoor packhouse setting.
You will need good communication skills, reliability and a desire to work in diverse teams.
An adherence to Food Safety Standards and Occupational Health and Safety regulations will be paramount.
Eligibility documents to work in Australia will be required.
Please also note the company perform random drug and alcohol testing to keep everybody safe in a high-risk environment. To be employed by the company, you will be required to consent to this testing.
Depending on tasks the pay may be either piece rate or hourly rate. The roles are classified as a Level 1 under the Horticulture Award 2020. Any piece rate arrangements are underpinned by the minimum wage guarantee in the Horticulture Award 2020.
Be sure to include the Workforce Australia 'Job ID' number on the form.
Applications close on 27th of February 2025.
**Job Type**: Casual
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 27/02/2025
Expected Start Date: 10/04/2025