Agricultural Mobile Plant Operator

Skilled Jobs Australia; Hillston; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Full-time position

Superannuation

Job summary

Hillston, NSW – Skilled Jobs Australia is assisting in recruiting experienced Agricultural Mobile Plant Operators to run cultivation machinery for a large-scale vegetable crop. This full-time role involves ground preparation, inter-row cultivation and related duties across potatoes and onions, with extensive on-the-job training provided.

You will operate tractors, harvesters and spray equipment, liaise with farm managers, and adapt to a variety of tasks including forklift driving, irrigation and

Qualifications

• Experience operating farm machinery including large tractors and harvesters.
• Good communication with farm managers and harvest crews.
• Adhere to OH&S protocols and maintain attention to detail.
• Flexible with working hours over 7 days/nights.
• Hardworking and highly reliable.

Responsibilities

• Operate cultivation machinery for large-scale vegetable cropping.
• Perform ground preparation and inter-row cultivation.
• Handle forklift driving, irrigation, harvesting and spraying.
• Participate in a variety of tasks with on-the-job training provided.
• Communicate effectively with farm managers and crews.

Skills

Farm machinery operation

Ground preparation

Inter-row cultivation

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Job description

Hillston, NSW

Our client 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.

To be considered for this role you must have the following 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 harvest crews.
• Adhere to company OH&S protocols and procedures.
• Strong attention to details and show pride in your work.
• 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 $65,835-$75,000 pa + superannuation determined by experience.

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview