Nursery Hand

Mason Bros Vegetable Farms, located in Werribee South, is an industry leader in growing and supplying fresh cut vegetables throughout Australia. 

We are currently seeking an experienced Nursery Hand to join our nursery department.

Our business is seasonal with fluctuating daily work volumes; therefore it is essential that you are able to work flexible hours (normally Monday to Saturday)

Start times are typically as early as 5am but can vary depending on weather and other factors.

Duties include:

• Assisting across all areas of the Nursery
• Sowing & Laying Seedling Trays on Beds
• Cultivating of Vegetable Seedlings and Attending to Watering, Weeding etc.
• General Cleaning & Washing Seedling Trays, Racks, Machinery etc.
• Stacking Seedling Trays, Loading & Unloading Racks and Pallets
• Preparing Seedlings Racks ready for Dispatch/Planting
• Other General Manual Handling Duties as Required

It is essential that you:

• Hold a current Driver’s Licence
• Hold a current forklift licence with relevant experience
• Previous experience/knowledge of the industry is not essential but is highly regarded
• Are flexible to take on all tasks across all areas of the nursery
• Able to withstand regular manual handling duties
• Able to work as part of a team
• Have a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Have good communication skills and are able to follow instructions

What we offer:

For the right person we offer excellent working conditions, training and guidance, job security with ongoing regular casual shifts with possible future permanent employment.