Production Farm Hand

Koala Farms; Lake Clarendon; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Koala Farms is looking for hands-on farm workers to join production, harvesting, packing and planting teams in the Lockyer Valley, Darling Downs and beyond. Immediate start with potential advancement to Team Leader or forklift roles.

Expect 30+ hours per week, usually five days, with some weekend work. Pay ranges from $34.00 to $36.00 per hour depending on experience, under the Koala Farms Enterprise Agreement 2023.

Qualifications

• Previous horticultural experience preferred but not required.
• Tractor and farm machinery experience preferred.
• Forklift ticket preferred.
• Strong work ethic and high integrity.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Computer skills advantageous.
• Must have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting, packing and planting across production teams.
• Support daily farm operations with reliability and teamwork.
• Potential progression to Team Leader, Forklift Driver or other roles.
• Hours vary, typically 30+ hours per week, five days, with some weekend work.

Skills

Horticultural experience

Tractor experience

Forklift ticket

Strong work ethic

Independent work

Teamwork

Multicultural environment

Computer skills

Own transport

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Casual position

Job Description

About Koala Farms: We are a family-owned business and a leading producer in the horticultural industry and produce on properties in the Lockyer Valley and the Darling Downs in QLD and Bathurst, NSW.

We provide year-round production to chain stores and wholesale markets on the east coast of Australia. About the Role: As our business is growing, we have multiple opportunities for you to build a career within our business starting as a farm hand and being part of our production team, harvesting team, packing team or planting team.

If you demonstrate the type of qualities and skills we are looking for, there are opportunities for further development and growth in our business for Team Leaders, Forklift Drivers and other roles.

The successful applicant will need:

• Previous horticultural experience (desired but not required)
• Tractor and farm machinery experience (desired but not required)
• Forklift ticket (desired but not required)
• Possess a strong work ethic and have a high degree of integrity
• Be able to work independently or as part of a team
• Possess a strong work ethic and have a high degree of integrity
• Supervisory experience (desired)
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Computer skills would be advantageous
• Must have own transport

Work is available immediately through to the end of the season, however ongoing employment maybe offered depending on performance. The hours will vary from 30 hours or more per week with work usually 5 days per week, however some weekend work maybe required due to weather events. Commencing Immediately.

You will be covered by the Koala Farms Enterprise Agreement 2023 and pay is between $34.00 to $36.00 per hour depending on experience.

For more information about Koala Farms please visit www.koalafarms.com.au.