Warehouse Operator (Forklift Essential)
Minimum pay check: from 1 July 2026 the Horticulture Award adult casual minimum starts at $32.18 an hour (Level 1). Piece rates must still pay at least the hourly minimum. Check the Fair Work pay guide or ask the Fair Work Ombudsman. Fair Work pay guides Source: Fair Work Ombudsman
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About Us: Costa is Australia's leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables…-starts and equipment checks to proactively identify maintenance issues. Receiving and despatch work. Picking and packing…
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Postcode 4880 (Mareeba) is on the regional list, so farm work here can count.
That's the main postcode for the town: nearby localities can differ, so confirm the farm's exact postcode.
It also has to be paid at award rates, with payslips. This is a quick guide, not the official list.
About the work
Picking season in Mareeba: peak October to February for mangoes.
Mangoes, avocados, coffee, bananas and citrus.
Busiest months across the 11 farms we list near Mareeba
Across 6 similar live jobs in QLD on Matey that list an hourly rate, most pay $31 to $35 an hour.
Piece rates are legal, but every picker is guaranteed at least the award's minimum hourly rate.
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