MackaysAT

Mackays Group is recruiting both general and highly skilled workers.

Mackays Farming Group (Mackays Bananas / Mackay Farming Group), based in Queensland, Australia, regularly recruits workers for a range of positions, from general labor and machinery operation to technical and professional roles. 1. Main Job Categories Farm Workers and Packing Shed Staff Banana Pickers/Cutters: Harvesting bananas, cutting banana bunches, and transporting them to the packing shed. Packers/Shed Hands: Sorting bananas, separating individual hands from bunches (dehanding), washing, and packing bananas into cartons. Machinery Operators: Operating crate-washing machines and organizing warehouse storage. Management and Technical Positions Agronomist: Responsible for crop nutrition, pest and disease management, and conducting research and field trials. Maintenance Technician/Fitter: Maintaining and repairing machinery and equipment at packing facilities. Ripener/Warehouse Operator: Operating warehouse equipment and overseeing the banana-ripening process. Contract Coordinator: Managing subcontractors and contractor operations on farms. Cattle Division - Cattle Farm Manager: Managing cattle farming operations and overseeing day-to-day farm activities. 2. Employment Benefits and Working Conditions Indicative Salary Ranges General Labor and Packing Shed Workers: Approximately AUD $28–$32 per hour, depending on the shift and employment arrangement, such as casual or full-time employment, in line with applicable Australian agricultural industry pay rates. Technical and Management Positions: Salaries ranging from AUD $62,000 to $85,000+ per year, potentially including additional allowances, a company vehicle, or employer superannuation contributions. Working Hours Many Mackays farms operate on a four-day workweek, from Monday to Thursday. Contact: Messtrans: Mackays Email: info@mackays.com.au Phone: +61 7 4088 7800