General Farm Hand - Childers
Job Description
We are looking for a General Farm Hand to join our Costa Avocados team in Childers, QLD.
About the Role:
This role is a casual, hands-on role and will operate farm implements, tractors and spraying units for the application of sprays, fertiliser programs and general farm maintenance work as required. This role will support the Farm Operations Manager to achieve horticultural objectives on farm.
Your responsibilities will include:
Be proactive with safety and reporting.
Work closely with the agronomy and farm teams to ensure growing programs are carried out to plan
Operating farm equipment like tractors, slashers, spray units
Keep accurate and up to date farm records
Handling chemicals
Slashing, Mulching, Crop Maintenenac
After hours / night work required during short periods of the year
Other general farm tasks as directed
About You:
To be successful in this role you will have
2-5 years’ experience in a similar position
Problem solving skills
Strong focus on achieving results
Ability to work with a diverse range of people
Solid grounding in safety and quality principles
Good time management skills and communication skills
Current driver’s license
Chemical accreditation certificate (e.g. chemcert or other) is desirable
* Experience in the operation of farm machinery is essential
About Us:
Costa is Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. We nurture our people, cultivate our growing sites and invest in ongoing research and development. All of the products we grow and sell are fresh, nutritious, unprocessed and grown on our very own farms or those of our partner growers.
We Care For Our People
People are the heart of Costa. Our employees enjoy some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry. From competitive pay to health, wellbeing, and further learning and development opportunities. No matter the role, you’ll always benefit from a caring environment that encourages and supports you to thrive, grow and connect.
Applications will close once the right candidates have been selected, so if you wish to be considered, apply now!
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