Description

Thin stonefruit in an Alexandra orchard by removing excess fruit, protecting developing crops and working safely to achieve the desired crop load before Christmas.

Responsibilities

• Remove excess, damaged or poorly positioned fruit by hand
• Select fruit to retain using size, position, condition and supervisor guidance
• Protect branches, buds and developing fruit from damage
• Use ladders or approved platforms safely when required

Requirements

• Reliability, punctuality and ability to follow instructions
• Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Capacity for prolonged standing, walking and repetitive hand movements
• Ability to bend, reach, twist, climb ladders and safely carry loads
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather and comply with PPE and biosecurity rules

Benefits

• $23.95 per hour
• Free Wi-Fi
• Training provided; previous orchard experience is useful but not essential
• Seasonal work from 9 November until just before Christmas