Strawberry Runners - Ballandean QLD

AgriLabour; Stanthorpe; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

AgriLabour in Ballandean, QLD, is seeking Experienced Strawberry Runners to support a strawberry nursery operation. You will work in the production shed handling, grading, trimming, cleaning and packing strawberry runner plants, performing repetitive manual tasks as part of a team.

Candidates should be physically fit, with an eye for detail and a commitment to hygiene and biosecurity. The role offers consistent hours, approx.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture, nursery, packing or produce processing is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to workplace hygiene and biosecurity procedures.

Responsibilities

• Handle and process strawberry runner plants in the production shed.
• Grade, trim, clean and pack plants for daily dispatch.
• Inspect plants for quality, uniformity and signs of disease.
• Prepare trays and packaging materials for shipments.
• Operate or assist with basic production equipment under supervision.
• Maintain clean, hygienic work areas and report issues.
• Record outputs and report quality issues or equipment faults.

Skills

Reliable

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Punctuality

Communication

Education

Experience in horticulture preferred

Job description

• Hands‑on experience in horticulture and nursery operations
• Opportunity to gain experience in plant handling, grading and packing
• Consistent hours with potential overtime during peak production periods

The Role

We are seeking Experienced Strawberry Runners join a strawberry nursery operation in Ballandean, QLD. This role involves working within the production shed and supporting the handling, grading, trimming, cleaning and packing of strawberry runner plants. The role is suited to physically fit candidates who can perform repetitive manual tasks, maintain attention to detail and work effectively as part of a team.

What You’ll Do:

In this role, you will support day‑to‑day nursery production operations, focusing on the safe and efficient handling, processing and packing of strawberry runner plants while maintaining high quality, hygiene and biosecurity standards.

Your day‑to‑day duties will include:

• Handling and processing strawberry runner plants within the production shed
• Grading, trimming, cleaning and packing plants
• Inspecting plants for quality, uniformity, damage or signs of disease
• Preparing trays and packaging materials for daily dispatch requirements
• Operating or assisting with basic production equipment under supervision
• Maintaining clean, organised and hygienic work areas
• Following all workplace hygiene, biosecurity and safety procedures
• Recording work outputs and reporting quality issues or equipment faults to supervisors
• Assisting with palletising, labelling and stock movement
• Performing general nursery and production duties as required
• $32.18-$33.05 per hour + penalty rates
• Approximately 38 hours per week
• Opportunity for ongoing work depending on production requirements

Your Skills & Experience:

To be considered for the role, it is important you can demonstrate the following:

• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Flexible and willing to move between tasks as required
• Ability to follow workplace safety, hygiene and biosecurity procedures
• Good communication skills and a positive work ethic
• Previous horticulture, nursery, packing or produce processing experience is preferred but not essential