Avocado Harvest QLD - Join Our Harvest Team!
Multiple Positions Available: Picker & Packer (Casual)
Location: Blackbutt, QLD
Picker Position Summary: Join us as a Picker at our client's avocado orchards and play a vital role in harvesting avocados, both ground picking or using cherry pickers / Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs). You'll ensure high-quality fruit and maintain strict safety standards.

Picker Key Responsibilities:

• Harvest avocados either ground picking or working at heights on EWPs
• Inspect avocados for quality and adhere to picking standards.
• Safely operate and maintain picking equipment.
• Transport harvested avocados to collection points.
• Maintain equipment and work area cleanliness.
• Report issues promptly to management.

Packer Position Summary: As a Packer, you'll be responsible for sorting, grading, and packing avocados in our pack shed. Ensure packed avocados meet quality standards and adhere to safety protocols.

Packer Key Responsibilities:

• Sort, grade, and pack avocados according to size, quality, and ripeness.
• Label and record packed products accurately.
• Operate packing machinery safely and efficiently.
• Perform quality checks to meet company standards.
• Maintain pack shed cleanliness and equipment.
• Follow safety protocols to prevent accidents.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in fruit picking or packing (avocados preferred).
• Ability to work at heights (Pickers) and operate packing machinery (Packers).
• Understanding of WHS standards and quality control.
• Physical fitness and stamina for manual labor.
• Attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Valid driver's license (desirable).

Performance Goals:

• Meet daily and weekly picking and packing targets.
• Maintain high-quality standards with minimal errors.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols.
• Ensure equipment is well-maintained.

Suitable for Working Holiday Visa holders seeking to complete their regional work. Working couples encouraged to apply together. There is ongoing work available from July to January. Typically 10-12hr working days, Mon-Sat if weather and conditions allow. Hourly wage is $29.33.
No accommodation is available on site. Accommodation can be found at local caravan parks, motels or hostels.

Experience the satisfaction of contributing to a successful harvest season in picturesque Blackbutt, QLD, while being less than 2hours drive from the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

Apply Now! To apply for these positions, please submit your CV/resume via the following application form link - https://apply.jobadder.com/au1/10305/4258216/flr6rwqrxfselj35vehbwm4kty?show=details

or email your application and resume to “EdwardL@Staff360.com.au”

Staff 360 recently won two Sourcr Awards 2024 for Best Agency in QLD Agriculture as well as Agency of the Year in the Australian Agricultural Sector. We specialise in the provision of quality personnel sourced both locally and overseas. For more than 25 years, we have supported Australia's robust agricultural sector by supplying skilled and experienced workers in grain, cotton, horticulture and livestock farming.

Find out more by visiting our website at www.staff360.com.au or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram or call 0737208504