General Orchard Hand
About this job
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking General Orchard Hand to join our team. This role involves a variety of tasks across apples, kiwifruit, and citrus, depending on the seasonal workload.
Key Responsibilities:
- Machinery Operation: Operate machinery during the harvest season for efficient fruit collection and other orchard operations. - Citrus Picking & Pruning: Assist with citrus picking and pruning to ensure high-quality yields. - Apple/Kiwifruit Thinning: Participate in thinning apple and kiwifruit crops to promote healthy growth and maximize fruit production. - Forklift Operation: Operate forklifts as required for various orchard tasks, including transportation of produce. - General Orchard Tasks: Assist with a variety of general orchard duties as needed, contributing to the smooth running of the farm.
Job Requirements
Must hold a restricted licence and have reliable transportation. Hold a current OSH forklift cert. Competent in driving bin trailer tractors Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Have a updated CV with 2 references.
- Days of work
- 5 to 6 days a week, 7am – 4.30pm (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $23.15 + bin bonus and holiday pay
- Job Category
- Agricultural, Forestry and Horticultural Plant Operators
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, Restricted(Class 1) - Car Licence(F) - Forklift
- Pre-employment drug test required
- No
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