Agricultural And Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator

Skilled Jobs Australia; Pinnaroo; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Jobs Australia is seeking an experienced Agricultural Mobile Plant Operator in Pinnaroo, SA to operate cultivation machinery for large scale vegetable cropping. You will assist with ground preparation and inter-row cultivation of potatoes and onions, with a range of tasks including basic mechanical, forklift driving, irrigation, harvesting and spraying.

Extensive on-the-job training will be provided to enable you to perform these integral roles.

Qualifications

• Experience operating modern farm machinery including large scale tractors, harvesters, and spray equipment.
• Good communication skills to liaise with farm managers and harvest crews.
• Adhere to OH&S protocols and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in work.
• Current driver's license and forklift license are required.
• Be flexible with working hours over 7 days/nights.

Responsibilities

• Operate cultivation machinery for large scale vegetable cropping.
• Assist with ground preparation and inter-row cultivation.
• Handle basic mechanical tasks, forklift driving, irrigation harvesting and spraying.
• Participate in all facets of the operation as part of a team.

Skills

Farm machinery operation

Communication skills

OH&S compliance

Attention to detail

Forklift license

Driver's license

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Pinnaroo, SA

Our client is a family-owned business that was established in 1972 is recognized as one of Australia’s top performing Agribusinesses. They pride themselves on their vision, values and quality while believing their staff make the difference.

We are currently recruiting for experienced Agricultural Mobile Plant Operators, who are highly motivated, enthusiastic, to operate cultivation machinery for a large scale vegetable cropping. You will be responsible for assisting with all facets of ground preparation and inter row cultivation of high-quality potatoes and onions. The role will see you enjoy a wide variety of tasks including basic mechanical, forklift driving, irrigation harvesting and spraying, meaning no two days are the same.

Extensive on the job training will be provided to enable you to perform these integral roles.

Attributes

• Experience in operating modern farm machinery including large scale tractors, harvesters,and spray equipment.
• Previous experience in these fields will be highly regarded.
• Good communication skills which will enable you to liaise with farm managers and harvestcrews.
• Adhere to company OH&S protocols and procedures.
• Strong attention to details and show pride in your work.
• Current Drivers License
• Forklift License
• Be flexible with working hours over 7 days/nights.
• Hard working and highly reliable.

To become part of the team you will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate on all levels.

This is a full-time position with salary range $68,000-$78,000 determined by experience.