Fruit farm worker role in Queensland involving operating machinery, harvesting crops, maintaining equipment, irrigation, and record-keeping. Requires 1–3 years of farming experience, teamwork, and knowledge of agricultural practices. Offers full-time work with a salary of $69k–$85k.
Full job description
DBC Farming Pty Ltd is a grower of Avocados, Mangoes and Limes, located in Dimbulah Queensland. We are a young dynamic business that has a passion for agriculture.
Salary-from $69000 plus superannuation
We are currently looking for someone with a passion for agriculture to work on the farm as a Fruit farm worker.
Job tasks and responsibilities:
Operational Responsibilities:
Operate farm machinery and equipment to plant, harvest, fertilise and spray fruit.
Managing the farm machinery and equipment
Generating general data
Water and fuel pump readings
· General stock take.
· Record keeping of operational information such as water usage, logbooks, spray, and
fertilizer to monitor growth and productivity.
· Keep maintenance records and perform regular maintenance on equipment used on
the farm, such as tractors, harvesters, and pruning tools, to keep them in good working
condition.
· Neatness and tidiness of maintenance areas as well as on the farm and equipment.
· Daily checks and services for the chemical application on trees to limit the spreading of
weeds, insects, and diseases.
· Use pruning tools to trim fruit trees to improve crops and quality.
· Install and maintain irrigation systems on the farm in order to ensure sufficient water
supply for the fruit trees.
· Supervise machines, equipment, dams, waterways, buildings etc.
· Productivity of the farm and equipment.
Stock monitoring of Fertiliser, Irrigation, Fuel, farm equipment and chemicals.
Harvesting fruit ensuring the picking of fruit is effective and done by the specified size
and ripeness to make sure it’s the correct quality for markets.
Skills and Experiences:
We are looking for someone with
· 1- 3 years’ experience in a similar position as well as a proven record of skills and
knowledge in agriculture/horticulture.
Have considerable experience, fundamental knowledge, and skills in farm operation.
· Trustworthy person who can be relied upon.
Be a responsible person who can work in a team environment.
Ability to use farming tools and equipment for harvesting and pruning.
Knowledge of pesticides, insecticides, and fungicides used on farm
Enthusiastic, professional attitude and understanding of the
objectives of DBC Farming.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $69,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
