We are a local fruit picking business that requires up to 500 staff to fulfil our requirements for the 2024/5 citrus and grape season. Our peak intake..
We are a local fruit picking business that requires up to 500 staff to fulfil our requirements for the 2024/5 citrus and grape season. Our peak intake periods are during Jan/Feb, May/June and Oct/Nov, to fit with our citrus and grape crop harvest and crop care cycles, each working for a 6-9 month period. As a large farm with multiple crops, some roles are available year-round (estimate up to 20).
Most roles involve completing a variety of duties including citrus and/or grape picking, thinning, packing, crop care, and general farm labouring, cleaning and housekeeping. All positions are offered on a casual basis. Experiences and licences are not required for these level 1 roles.
These roles are physically demanding and require employees to be physically fit and capable of performing the repetitive and demanding nature of the work including carrying of weight up to 20kgs, frequent ladder climbing, bending, squatting, stacking cartons on the box-line (up to 20kg), pre-packs, auto-packers, floor-general, container-loading, computer-pack, receivals, despatch or any other general farming and packing duties designated by a supervisor/leading hand, throughout a shift.
The hours and location of work for picking will vary daily depending on weather conditions and market demands, however do require early starts and late finishes. Own transport required as work is on located on remote rural properties, around the Colignan/Mildura region. You must be able to work weekdays and weekends and public holidays.
Picking is mostly paid on piece rates, all other farm labouring and crop care roles are paid on an hourly rate.
Packing roles may require afternoon/evening shift work during peak periods, and regular weekends and public holidays.
These Level 1 roles are paid in accordance with the Horticulture Award 2020.
Higher level roles are also available including and tractor/truck/forklift operators which require a licence suited to the equipment being operated. Supervisor or assistant supervisor roles require at least 3 months experience on a Costa Citrus farm. These roles are paid in accordance with the Horticulture Award 2020.
Tractor, truck and forklift operators are paid at level 2 - 4.
Assistant Supervisor and Supervisor roles start at level 2, increasing in accordance with experience and team size up to level 5.
Workers interested in further skill development or progression within the business are encouraged to speak with the Supervisor regarding opportunities such as obtaining a forklift or truck licence, first aid training, or leadership development to progress to supervisory roles. Progression opportunities will be assessed on an individual basis taking into account the needs of the business and will require experience on farm and a good performance and attendance record.
To be successful in these role you will:
Have the ability to undertake strenuous work activities for extended periods of time, including in adverse weather conditions
Be willing and able to work the abovementioned rostered shifts and hours
Good fine and gross motor skills
Willing and able to complete picking and general crop work and farm duties
Be a strong team player with a positive attitude
Commit to work for at least a 6 month period
Have excellent attention to detail and be self-motivated
Have your own reliable transport to and from the sites
For driver roles only: Hold a current valid truck/tractor/forklift licence suited to the equipment (e.g. C / LR / MR / Forklift licence)
For supervisory roles only: Have a minimum of 3 months experience on Costa Citrus/Grape farm
If you are interested in joining us, please click the apply link to submit your application. You will need a copy of your passport or Australian birth certificate with photo ID.
After you have submitted your application keep your eye on your emails as this is how we contact you about the progress of your application.
https://costagroup.currentjobs.co/Job/Harvest-and-Farm-Workers-LMT-2024-25/Mildura/2313
