The Benefits Start: April 2025 $32.08 per hour + ALA Horticulture Agreement 2016 - Level 4 Duration: 6-9 Months 6 min from Emerald Work in a team Seasonal work Job Description Our client is an industry leading agribusiness with sophisticated citrus operations located in Emerald and surrounds.
They are currently looking to fill 2 Maintenance Assistant positions at their packing shed site, with work commencing from March 2025 onwards.
You will be paid under Agri Labour Australia Horticulture Agreement 2016 - Level 4, an hourly rate of $32.08 per hour, with at least 120 hours of work, every 4 weeks of your placement.
This will be aligned with the Fair Work Commission's annual reviews, including any increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award rates of pay.
You will be offered 6-9 months of work and the potential to upskill.
Key duties include: Working in a packing shed environment, taking on the below duties: * using precision measuring instruments; * machine setting, loading and operation; * inventory and store control; * licensed operation of all appropriate materials handling equipment; * basic engineering and fault handling; * basic non-trades maintenance Characteristics and Aptitudes: * Comfortable working in a packing shed environment * Good communication skills and able to follow instructions * No asthma or dust allergies * Live locally or be happy to relocate to Emerald * Physically fit and comfortable in carrying out labour intensive duties * Comfortable working in various weather conditions * Able to follow directions and work unsupervised whilst showing high levels of initiative * A team player and happy working with a multicultural team Choose Agri Labour Australia Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory.
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