Fruit Farm Worker

Join the Prima Fresh Family!

At Prima Fresh Orchards, we don't just grow fruit; we cultivate experiences. Established in 2002, we've been passionately delivering premium quality produce, tantalizing taste buds across Tatura and beyond. If you share our love for fresh produce and dedication to customer satisfaction, we want you to join our team!

About Us:

Prima Fresh is more than just an orchard; we're a family-owned business committed to sharing our passion for fresh produce. With a focus on culture, teamwork, and excellence, we strive to create an environment where every member feels valued and inspired.

Responsibilities:

As a Fruit Farm Worker, you'll be instrumental in maintaining our 350 hectares of orchards, cultivating a variety of fruits including apples, pears, and stone fruits. Reporting to the Orchard Operations Manager, your duties will include:

·         Mowing, mulching, slashing, weeding, and pest control

·         Operating farm machinery for cultivation, fertilization, spraying, and harvesting.

·         Selecting and picking fruits according to size and ripeness

·         Performing post and wire erection duties

·         Thinning, weeding, hoeing row crops, and pruning trees and vines.

·         Inspecting and performing minor maintenance on orchard equipment

·         Loading filled fruit bins onto trucks

·         Maintaining orchard equipment and materials

·         Assisting in maintaining orchard security

·         Additional duties as required.

Skills and Experience:

While experience in a similar role is preferred, we welcome candidates with a passion for agriculture and a willingness to learn. The following qualifications and licenses are required:

·         Valid Australian Work Right

·         Forklift License

·         Driver’s License

·         Experience Operating Farm Machinery

·         Chemical User License (assistance provided if needed)

·         Firearms License (assistance provided if needed)

Join Our Team:

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to quality and innovation, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and let's grow together.

• Flexible hours available
• No experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $70,000 per year