Casual Field Hands - Mackay

Casual Field Hand Opportunities – Mackay
Sugar Research Australia (SRA) are looking for Casual Field Hands for up to 5 days per week for work from now through to November/December 2024 (depending on operational needs).

The role
Activities will include:

• Planting sugarcane, frequently cutting cane using a cane knife, trimming, bundling, carrying and loading sugarcane stalks in the field.
• Collecting samples including soil, stalk, and leaf.
• Working, standing, and walking long distances in the field for long periods on uneven ground in cane fields.
• Frequently bending, twisting, squatting, often under weight.
• Any other specific duties and instructions that will be provided by your supervisor.

Who are you?
It is essential that you:

• Are able to perform physical, manual labour in very hot and humid conditions.
• Are physically fit and can lift bundles of cane repeatedly over several hours (up to 20kg).
• Are happy to pay attention to detail and can follow instructions and carry out work safely and accurately.
• Are punctual and reliable.
• Are committed to safe work practices.
• Have reliable transport to and from site and a current driver’s licence.

If this sounds like you, and you want to work as part of a great supportive team playing a critical role in SRA operations, click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.
  
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to apply. Successful applicants will also be required to undertake a medical screening and a police check.