Agricultural Mobile Plant Operator

Universal Commodity Management; Golden Plains Shire; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Training and development

Long-term employment

Variety of machinery

Job summary

Universal Commodity Management Pty Ltd (UCM) in Victoria seeks an experienced Agricultural Mobile Plant Operator to join the Werneth facility. The role involves operating and maintaining agricultural mobile plant within a busy grain storage and handling operation.

You will safely operate loaders, telehandlers and tractors, assist with grain receival and outturn, and work with grain handling equipment across storage and export packing. A current driver’s licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating agricultural mobile plant, including front-end loaders and telehandlers.
• Experience in grain handling or bulk commodities.
• Ability to safely operate and inspect machinery.
• Strong WHS awareness.
• Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate front-end loaders, telehandlers, tractors and other agricultural mobile plant.
• Load and unload grain trucks and assist with grain receival and outturn.
• Move and manage grain stockpiles within storage facilities.
• Operate grain handling equipment for storage and export packing.
• Perform daily pre-start inspections and routine maintenance.
• Identify faults and report hazards.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Front-end loaders

Telehandlers

Tractors

Grain handling

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Independent work

Licences

Driver's licence

Job description

Universal Commodity Management Pty Ltd (UCM)

Location: Werneth, Victoria

Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing

Salary: $71,500 per annum + superannuation

About Us

Universal Commodity Management (UCM Pty Ltd) is an Australian-owned grain storage, handling and logistics business operating across regional Victoria and New South Wales.

We specialise in grain receival, storage, handling, outturn and export container packing, providing services to growers and customers throughout the grain industry.

We are currently seeking an experienced and reliable Agricultural Mobile Plant Operator to join our team at our Werneth facility in Victoria.

About the Role

This is a full-time, hands-on position involving the operation and maintenance of agricultural mobile plant and equipment within a busy grain storage and handling facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate front-end loaders, telehandlers, tractors and other agricultural mobile plant.
• Load and unload grain trucks and assist with grain receival and outturn operations.
• Move and manage grain stockpiles within storage facilities.
• Operate machinery and equipment associated with grain storage and export container packing.
• Assist with the operation of grain augers, conveyors, and associated equipment.
• Conduct daily machinery pre-start inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Identify and report mechanical faults, hazards, and maintenance requirements.
• Maintain clean, organised and safe work areas.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and company operating requirements.
• Work collaboratively with site management and other team members to ensure efficient daily operations.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience operating agricultural mobile plant, including front-end loaders, telehandlers or tractors.
• Experience in agriculture, grain handling, bulk commodities, or a similar operational environment.
• Ability to safely operate and inspect machinery.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Reliable, motivated, and able to work independently when required.
• Willingness to work additional hours during peak harvest periods.
• Relevant machinery licences, qualifications, or competency certifications.
• Previous experience working at grain receival or storage facilities.
• Experience with grain augers, conveyors and grain-handling equipment.
• Current driver's licence.

What We Offer

• Full-time, ongoing employment.
• Annual salary of $71,500 plus superannuation.
• Opportunity to work with a variety of agricultural machinery.
• Supportive and experienced team environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Long-term employment within an established agricultural business.

Universal Commodity Management Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace.