Job description

AGRIFresh Pty Ltd (ABN: 33102693701) is a fresh fruits grower in Badgingarra and Dandaragan, Western Australia, with its own packing shed at Badgingarra supplying fresh fruits (Citrus and Mango) to Western Australia’s retail and wholesale markets as well as the export markets.

Full-time role as an Orchard Hand to start on 1 September 2026 Fixed Term contract for 4 years. Wages are based on Full Time Horticulture Award Level 3 Current rate is $25.65/hour as of 1 June 2026 Location of work: Agaton Road at Badgingarra and Muthawandery Road at Dandaragan.

The Role
• Full-time on hourly with possible picking jobs during harvest on piece rate
• Use hand tools to fix machinery and implements
• Willingness to learn new skills
• May require to work long hours (11-to 12 hours/day)
• Willingness to perform different tasks
• Mechanically minded
• Flexibility to work on weekends

• Tractor operator a. Implement pulled by the tractor (Spray unit; Slasher unit; Skirting bar; Hedger Unit; Trailers) b. Calibrate the spray unit, check nozzles, fill up the spray cart c. Slashing inter-rows and daily routine check and maintenance of the unit before operating it d. Machinery pruning with Hedger and a Skirting bar – ensuring the implement is set at the right height and specification e. Familiar with the terrain while pulling trailers

• Working with trees and vines in an open field, in an orchard
• Working under hot and cold weather conditions in the field, workshop or shed.
• Orchard hygiene to ensure better quality fruits
• Tree pruning and tall trees removal

• Harvest picking – on piece rate a. Lifting up to 20kgs with a joey bag b. Operating on heights which involve climbing on a ladder to pick fruits c. Fruit snipping and snapping with repetitive action

• Supporting team for the harvest crew a. Bringing bins into the field b. Bringing bins from the field to the shed c. Loading bins to the trucks/ trailers d. Operating a forklift

Requirement for the Role:
• Mechanically minded
• Experience in repair and maintenance of big machinery
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment over long hours.
• Ability to communicate and interact with people at all levels and to follow directions from the Supervisor/Manager
• Have a hard-working, can-do attitude.
• Healthy and Fit with no fear of heights and no restriction in hand movement
• Ability to carry at least 18-20kg of load
• Working with machinery in dirty conditions
• Be willing to relocate to the onsite accommodation or local towns
• Ability to work as a team
• Commit to following established workplace procedures and health and safety practices
• Access to reliable transportation
• Commit to being flexible and punctual in shift times
• Basic understanding of machinery