Harvest Operators

Lhr; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lhr in Newry, Victoria, is seeking enthusiastic machinery operators for the harvest season. The role focuses on operating and assisting across harvest tasks, with transport of machines between properties and basic maintenance.

Experience with harvesting equipment is ideal but not essential. A good attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a team are highly valued and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic attitude and good attitude are essential.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Attention to detail is important.

Responsibilities

• Operate harvesting machinery and assist across harvest tasks.
• Assist with general property and machinery maintenance.
• Transport machines between properties and liaise with team.
• Follow directions and work well in a team.

Skills

Enthusiastic attitude

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Harvesting equipment operation

Job description

• Large farming operation based in Newry, Vic.
• Modern well-maintained machinery and infrastructure
• Experience is ideal but not a necessity, must be enthusiastic and have a good attitude

Our client run a large broad-acre cropping business located in Newry. Covering approximately, the business is focused on growing green leaf vegetables. We are searching for machinery operators to fill a key support role within the operation for the harvest season starting immediately. The role Ideally, you will have some tractor-driving experience or have a willingness to learn. The role will be primarily focused on operating and assisting across all aspects of harvest operations including general property and machinery maintenance, piloting, and transport of machines between properties. Prior harvest experience is ideal, however, a good attitude and a willingness to listen and learn will go a long way. The offer A competitive remuneration offer reflective of experience will be negotiated with the employer. The employer Our clients are a close-knit team who are open to accepting all levels of experience and will provide training and development for the right candidate. The ideal candidate To be successful in this role you should

• Previous experience in operating harvesting equipment (ideal but not essential).
• A good attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Be honest, reliable, hardworking, and trustworthy.
• Have good communication skills, be able to take direction.
• Work well within a team environment yet be self-motivated and able to complete tasks to a high standard unassisted.
• Show attention to detail and be someone who takes pride in their work.