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SalaryCosta is Australia's leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. All the products we grow, and sell are fresh, nutritious, unprocessed, and grown on our very own farms or those of our partner growers.
The Costa Berry Category has farms in Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and Tasmania employing people across a diverse range of fields. People are at the heart of Costa and we offer some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry, from competitive pay to health and wellbeing, and learning and development opportunities. No matter the role, you'll always benefit from a caring environment that encourages and supports you to thrive, grow and connect.
please note Costa does not provide Transport or Accommodation
Location
Sulphur Creek - Blueberry Farm
About the Role:
You'll be responsible for operating and maintaining farm equipment, tractors, and Spraying units, and for the application of relevant sprays onto our berry crops. Previous experience for this role is not needed as training will be provided to the successful applicant.
- Operate Tractor and Spray unit combination toward the safe and accurate application of sprays to our berry crops
- Operate slasher, mulching equipment
- Perform regular checks and preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery as directed
- Accurately prepare of spray mixtures (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides) to be used in spray operations
- Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Ensure all equipment is regularly washed down and cleaned according to set standards
- Maintain logs and records for spray applications and for the regular stocktake of equipment
- Assist in the regular calibration of all equipment
- Work flexible shifts, night shift or day shift
- General maintenance work in winter when tractor spraying is not required
We take health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees very seriously. We are looking for someone who will take reasonable actions within their authority to ensure compliance with work health and safety legislation and Costa policies, protocols and procedures for the health and safety of all workers and visitors within the workplace.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A current driver's license
- Agricultural experience (not essential)
- Good communication skills
- Good record keeping
- Basic mechanical knowledge and skills would be advantageous
- The ability to work well as a team
- The enthusiasm to learn new skills
- A basic understanding of English (written and spoken)
- Basic computer/digital technology skills
- Good planning and time management to ensure set tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Punctual, reliable, and able to follow direction
We have a number of benefits on offer including:
- Value based organisation - Costa has culture of CARE
- Further training and career opportunities - we have many examples of people who have moved their way through different roles in our business
- Make new friends, learn new skills, learn about new cultures. Costa is a diverse organisation - we have people from all walks of life
- A full safety induction is provided for all roles
- Work health and safety always managed as a priority on site with qualified and experienced First Aiders available
- The opportunity to be involved in the supply chain from farms to tables all around Australia
People are the heart of Costa. Our employees enjoy some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry. From competitive pay to health, wellbeing, and further learning and development opportunities. No matter the role, you'll always benefit from a caring environment that encourages and supports you to thrive, grow and connect.
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