At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a strawberry nursery and handle, grade, and pack strawberry runner plants.
- Company: Exciting opportunity at a vibrant strawberry nursery in Ballandean, QLD.
- Benefits: Earn $32.18-$33.05 per hour with consistent hours and potential overtime.
- Other info: Flexible tasks and ongoing work opportunities based on production needs.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in horticulture while working in a fun team environment.
- Qualifications: Reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 33.05 - 33.05 $ per hour.
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.
We are seeking Experienced Strawberry Runners to 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:
- 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.
- 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.
Hourly rate: $32.18-$33.05 + penalty rates. Approximately 38 hours per week. Opportunity for ongoing work depending on production requirements.
Your Skills & Experience:
- 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.
Strawberry Runners – Ballandean QLD in Stanthorpe employer: AgriLabour
Agri Labour Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a hands-on role in a dynamic grain handling operation in Ballarat, VIC. With a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork, employees benefit from a supportive work culture, competitive pay, and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the agricultural sector. Join us for a rewarding short-term position that not only enhances your skills but also contributes to the success of local agribusinesses.
