Mandarin Picking Information

We pick using aluminium ladders, using 1 ½ case canvas picking bags slung over the shoulders. The most successful mandarin pickers are consistent, systematic and hard working.

 

New pickers are shown in the induction how to pick, but also gain knowledge from watching other experienced pickers.

 

As you learn expect to pick 2 bins a day for imperial fruit (our earliest variety).

More experienced pickers can achieve 4 -5 bins per day.

 

When: 30th March to August (changes annually).

 

Pay:Piecework Rates per water-level-filled bin. A bin holds approximately 450kg of imperial mandarins or approximately 28 full picking bags.

 

Hours: Pickers are expected to work 5 days per week.

 

What to Bring:

-       Broad Brimmed Hats

 -      Long Sleeved, collared Shirts

-       Long Pants or Long Shorts

-       Water bottles (large - 5L minimum)

-       Non-slip Covered Footwear

-       Sunscreen 50+

 

Work Checklist:

 

All employees must be Australian citizens or hold a valid work visa.

  • All workers must provide a tax file number and
  • Australian citizens must provide a valid driver’s license or         other photo ID
  • Visa holders must provide a passport prior to work start.
  • We will confirm your identity and check for a valid visa to work in Australia through the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO).  

We do not assist with visa applications. For information about obtaining working visas for Australia, please refer to the Department of Immigration & Citizenship www.immi.gov.au