Fruit Farm Workers

Horticulture based business now seeking 10 fulltime fruit farm workers for an immediate start. The work is regionally based in Donnybrook & Pemberton, Western Australia.

What to expect?

• Early starts
• Long days
• Varying weather conditions - rainy days, 30+ degree days
• Physically demanding role
• Working outdoors in the elements
• Repetitive tasks
• Fast paced environment

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Fit & healthy individual
• Positive “can do” attitude
• Willingness to get hands dirty
• Ability/willingness to work in a team
• Self motivated

Job Description

Outlined below are some of the tasks successful applicants can be expected to undertake, however please note this list is not intended to be exhaustive.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Fruit vine pruning with air secateurs to remove old / unproductive wood
• Vine tying down
• Fruit tree harvesting & pruning with chainsaws and or hand loppers (depending on variety)
• Basic sprinkler and reticulation maintenance
• Tree nursery work (weeding, potting, sprinklers * dripper maintenance)
• Completing harvest estimates (fruit counts)
• Packing fruit
• Stacking boxes of fruit
• Labelling

Remuneration

Remuneration will vary and be subject to applicants experience and capabilities. All rates will conform with applicable Industrial instruments including the Horticulture Award MA000028 and the Employer's Enterprise Agreement.