Packers & Box Makers

CherryHill Orchards; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Hort Award hourly rate

Job summary

CherryHill Orchards in Victoria’s Yarra Valley is recruiting for Seasonal – casual Packers & Box Makers. Join the packing facility from October 2026 to January 2027, with weekend and public holiday shifts available.

You’ll sort cherries, pack boxes, and keep the area tidy while prioritising safety. Applicants should have own vehicle and a valid driver’s license; good English; and be able to work through the full season.

Qualifications

• Own vehicle and a full driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate in English and understand safety instructions.
• Previous packing experience is an advantage but not mandatory (training will be provided).
• Available to work weekends and commit to the full season.
• Willingness to follow Workplace Health & Safety responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Sort and pack cherries.
• Make up boxes.
• Cleaning duties as required.
• Keep packing area clean, organised and safe.
• Lift trays and boxes up to 15 kg.
• Follow safety instructions in the packing facility.

Skills

Own vehicle

Driver's license

English communication

Safety compliance

Team player

Job description

Job Title: Packers & Box Makers

Work Type: Seasonal – casual, including weekends & public holidays

Location(s): Yarra Valley

ABOUT US

We are CherryHill Orchards, a third-generation family-owned business specialising in premium fresh cherries, based in Victoria’s Yarra Valley. We run agri-tourism experiences and supply fresh cherries to Australia’s supermarkets, independent grocers, and fresh produce markets. We also export our fresh cherries around the world.

Our vision is to be Australia’s most desirable brand in agri-tourism and fresh produce. In everything we do, we believe in creating Moments of Joy and making that accessible to all. We do this by innovating in the way we grow our cherries; by developing products that evoke bite-sized delight and by bringing smiles to all who experience us.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Cherry Season is HERE!

Join our seasonal team from October 2026 to January 2027 in the stunning Yarra Valley in Victoria, just a 1-hour drive from Melbourne CBD.

Positions available in our Packing Facility located in the Yarra Valley Area.

The role is suitable for applicants with full working rights, including Working Holiday Visa holders, Australian Permanent Residents, and Australian Citizens. We’re eligible to sign off on visa day extensions for Working Holiday Visa holders.

What’s in it for you?

• Supportive and inclusive culture; we genuinely love what we do and take pride in our positive workplace
• Training provided to help you succeed
• Hourly rate paid under the Hort Award

What you’ll be doing:

• Sorting and packing cherries
• Making up boxes
• Cleaning duties as required
• Keep packing area clean, organised, and free of hazards
• Lifting trays and boxes up to 15 kg
• Following safety instructions in the packing facility

About you:

• You have your own vehicle and a full driver’s licence
• You are able to communicate in English and understand safety instructions
• Previous packing experience is an advantage but not mandatory (training will be provided)
• You can adapt to different packing lines or product types as required
• You follow Workplace Health & Safety responsibilities
• You are available to work weekends and can commit to the full season
• You are team-oriented, reliable, and highly organised

If you have any questions please contact us at [e-mail]