Fruit Picking and Packing

Farmgate Backpackers Pty; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Farmgate Backpackers Pty in Bundaberg, Queensland, is seeking 100 reliable workers for sweet potato harvest and packing duties. Roles offer a minimum of 30 hours per week where available, with additional hours during peak periods, in the Bundaberg rural area. Typical shifts are 6:00am–6:00pm (approximately 7.6 hours).

Seasonal work up to 9 months; transport and accommodation arranged by applicants. Remuneration includes Level 1: $32.18/hour and Level 2: $33.05/hour after three months, with

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Ability to work in hot and variable weather conditions.
• High level of physical fitness.
• Commitment to a 7–9 month employment.
• Own transport and accommodation must be arranged by applicant.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting sweet potatoes to quality standards.
• Packing for market distribution.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in packing and harvesting areas.
• General crop maintenance and farm duties as required.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Physical fitness

Ability to work outdoors

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Casual position

Job Description

Farmgate Backpackers is one of Queensland's most reputable seasonal worker coordinators. We provide opportunities for workers seeking challenging and rewarding horticultural work, with a commitment to offering a minimum of 30 hours of work per week where available, with additional hours often available during peak periods. Position Duties We are seeking 100 reliable and physically fit workers in Bundaberg rural area to undertake sweet potato harvest and packing duties, including:

• Harvesting sweet potatoes to quality standards.
• Packing for market distribution.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in packing and harvesting areas.
• General crop maintenance and farm duties as required.

Employment Conditions

• Seasonal work available for up to 9 months
• Work may be rostered across a 7-day cycle depending on crop requirements.
• Typical working hours are between 6:00am and 6:00pm.
• Standard shifts are generally 7.6 hours per day.
• Employment is subject to weather conditions, crop availability and market demand.

Remuneration

• Level 1: $32.18 per hour.
• Level 2: $33.05 per hour after three months' experience.
• Superannuation paid at the statutory rate.
• Pay and conditions are in accordance with the Horticulture Award 2020, including applicable penalty rates.

Requirements

• No previous experience required as full training will be provided.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor conditions.
• Ability to work in hot and varying weather conditions.
• High level of physical fitness.
• Commitment to a 7-to-9-month employment period.
• Own transport and accommodation must be arranged by the applicant.