Fruit Farm Worker – Grapes & Other Commodities
Location: Red Cliffs, Victoria
Employment Type: Full-time
Are you seeking an opportunity to work outdoors in a thriving agricultural region of Australia? We are a well-established table and wine grape farm located in beautiful Red Cliffs, Victoria, and we are currently seeking dedicated and hardworking Fruit Farm Workers to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a hands-on role in a dynamic agricultural environment. We value commitment, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.
Working days will be 6 days or fewer, depending on harvest and varying hours. Commonly, shifts commence at 6 am and can be 12 hours or less. Availability from December – May to work as needed is essential.
About the Role:
As a Fruit Farm Worker, you will be involved in various grape cultivation and harvesting aspects. Your duties may include, but are not limited to:
Shed Duties:
- Cleaning and maintaining sheds on all sites
- Organising stock and preparing for export by hand
Vineyard Maintenance:
- Pruning
- Trellis construction and repair
- Irrigation management
- Pest and disease monitoring
- Weed control
Grape Cultivation:
- Training vines
- Leaf plucking/thinning
- Bunch thinning
Harvesting:
- Careful picking of table and wine grapes according to ripeness and quality standards
- Sorting, grading, and packing of fruit
- Loading harvested produce onto trucks
General Farm Duties:
- Operating farm machinery (training provided if necessary)
- General farm clean-up and maintenance
Shed Duties:
- Cleaning and maintaining sheds on all sites
- Organising stock and preparing for export by hand
Essential Criteria:
- Current Australians driver’s licence
- Transport to/from and around the workplace as needed
- Forklift licence
- Chemical handling licence
- Truck licence (Heavy Rigid)
- Ability to lift, and move 10 kg or more continuously
- Ability to complete and pass a pre-employment medical, and a drug and alcohol check
How to Apply:
If you are a passionate and experienced Fruit Farm Worker ready to make a shift, please submit your detailed resume outlining your qualifications and relevant experience. Please also include a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.
