We have a full-time position for a Fruit Farm Worker in Mareeba QLD 4880.SKILLSYou require at least 1 year of relevant work experience to perform the position.RESPONSIBILITIESYour role as a Fruit Farm Worker is to perform routine tasks as directed to assist with in cultivation of produce in the avocado and lychee orchards.POSITION DUTIESYou will need to undertake the following tasks:Meeting with Farm Manager to receive assigned tasks.Collecting and preparing equipment for daily use.Completing any prestart machinery checklists.Cleaning, sterilising, and maintaining equipment and machinery.Performing general cultivation measures to production schedule.Efficiently and effectively use time and resources allocated to complete tasks.Harvesting of avocados and lychee.Sorting, grading and packing avocado and lychee produce.Pruning avocados & lychee trees to ensure health, shape and size.Operating machinery to perform weeding, slashing, mulching duties.Application of pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers as directed.Irrigating orchard and ensuring adequate pressure and no sprinkler blockages.Maintenance and repair of irrigation lines and sprinklers.Reporting completed tasks to the farm manager.Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for other employees, contractors, and visitors.Additional duties may be required from time to time as required by the business.SALARYThe salary offered will be $60,000 to $75,000 per annum negotiated based on your experience.TO APPLYApplications in Word format should be forwarded to us by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below.
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