Farm / Orchard Labourers

Farm / Orchard Labourers

We are seeking eager Farm / Orchard Labourers to work in Frankland River, Gin Gin and Pinjarra WA for a family owned company.

• Citizens, Permanent Residents and Visa holders are encouraged to apply, our client considering sponsorship where appropriate.

This opportunity would suit those looking to relocate and enjoy a change of scenery long term, accommodation is available.

Orchards are seasonal therefore duties will vary according to the season.

• Seasonal duties
• Loading, unloading and moving supplies and equipment
• Preparing sites and plots using hand tools and machines
• Operates farm machines to cultivate, fertilise, spray and harvest vegetables and other field crops.
• Assisting with propagating and transplanting plants
• Tidying work areas and removing rubbish
• Tending plants by watering, weeding and pruning
• Spraying trees, vines and other plants with chemicals to control weed growth, insects, fungus growth and diseases
• Thinning, weeding and hoeing row crops, and pruning trees and vines
• Irrigating land for crop growth
• Selecting and picking produce according to size and ripeness, and discarding rotting and over-ripened produce
• Grading, sorting, bunching and packing produce into containers
• Grades, sorts, bunches and packs produce into containers and loads onto trucks
• Adjusting mist irrigation systems, shade and ventilation.
• Requirements
• Rights to work in Australia
• Drivers Licence (preferred)
• Able to work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions
• Physically Fit
• Able to pass a Drug and Alcohol Screening and Pre-Employment Medical