Forklift & EWP Operators - Avocado Harvest Season

1 week ago

Cairns, Australia Staff 360 Full time

Posted: 27/08/2025

Forklift & EWP Operators – Avocado Harvest Season

Location: Blackbutt, QLD

Duration: 2–3 months (seasonal casual)

Pay Rate: $30.35–$31.19+ per hour

Staff360 is recruiting skilled and motivated candidates to join our client’s avocado operation for the upcoming harvest season. These roles offer full-time hours across a 2–3 month period, with the potential for ongoing farmhand work once harvest is complete.

Both positions are suitable for Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) holders, and days worked can count towards regional visa requirements.

Positions Available

- Forklift Operator – Pack Shed

- Operate forklifts to load, move, and stack produce.

- Assist in the pack shed with grading, packing, and palletising avocados.

- Support broader harvest operations, including picking and general farm duties.

- Uphold strict safety and quality standards.

- EWP Operator – Orchard Harvest

- Pick avocados at height using a cherry picker/EWP.

- Inspect and handle fruit to quality standards.

- Safely operate and maintain machinery.

- Transport harvested avocados to collection points.

- Maintain equipment and work area cleanliness.

Requirements

- For Forklift Operator – Pack Shed:

- Current forklift licence.

- Own transport and valid driver’s licence.

- Australian work experience with two local references.

- Flexibility to assist across different harvest tasks.

- For EWP Operator – Orchard Harvest:

- Previous fruit picking experience (avocados preferred).

- Comfortable working at heights and operating EWPs (no licence required).

- Physically fit with strong attention to detail.

- Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle.

Pay: $31.19+ per hour

General Conditions

- Seasonal casual employment – hours vary with crop and weather (10–12 hr days, Mon–Sat when conditions allow).

- Accommodation not provided on site. Options available locally at caravan parks, pubs, motels, or hostels.

- Applicants must supply their own vehicle and be able to travel to work daily.

Apply Now To apply for these positions, please submit your CV/resume via the "Apply Now" link or email your application and resume to Admin@Staff360.com.au

Staff 360 recently won two Sourcr Awards 2024 for Best Agency in QLD Agriculture as well as Agency of the Year in the Australian Agricultural Sector. We specialise in the provision of quality personnel sourced both locally and overseas. For more than 25 years, we have supported Australia's robust agricultural sector by supplying skilled and experienced workers in grain, cotton, horticulture and livestock farming.

Find out more by visiting our website at www.staff360.com.au or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram or call 0737208504

We’re after forklift & EWP Operators to join the 2025 harvest season in Blackbutt, QLD.

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