Mobile Plant Operator

Kestle Harvesters; Warragul; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kestle Harvesters Pty Ltd in Warragul, Victoria, is hiring a Full-time Mobile Plant Operator to support maize and silage harvesting with CLAAS forage harvesters and related machinery.

You will manage full harvest cycles, set up equipment, coordinate staff, maintain records, and ensure safety and compliance during harvest seasons. A Certificate III or higher and at least one year of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CLAAS forage harvesters or similar high-capacity machines.
• Knowledge of maize and pasture silage systems.
• Certificate III or higher and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate CLAAS forage harvesters for maize and silage production with clean chop quality.
• Manage full cycle harvest operations and coordinate carting staff.
• Set up and calibrate equipment, including feed rollers, knives, and chop length.
• Assess crop maturity and paddock conditions to determine optimal harvest timing.
• Perform maintenance and repairs and keep records; ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

CLAAS forage harvesters

Maize & silage knowledge

Safety & compliance

Education

Certificate III or higher

Job description

Kestle Harvesters Pty Ltd - Warragul VIC

We are Hiring!

We are seeking a Full-time Mobile Plant Operator with strong capability in maize and silage harvesting, specifically operating CLAAS Forage Harvesters and associated machinery. This Role supports our harvest seasons and ongoing horticultural operations.

Located in Regional Victoria - Business based in Warragul, Victoria with travel from southern to northern victoria.

Key Responsibilites -

• CLAAS Forage Harvester Operation, skillfully operate CLAAS Jaguar or similar forage harvesters for Maize and Silage production ensuring clean chop quality and optimal throughput.


• Harvest Management, Conduct full cycle harvest operations, including cutting, chopping, processing and coordinating carting staff members.


• Machine Set Up and calibration, Configure feed rollers. Maize Processor, shear bars, knives and chop length settings to match crop conditions.


• Field Preparation and Crop Assessment, Assess crop maturity, moisture levels, and paddock coniditons to determine opitmal harvest timing.


• Maintenance and Repairs, perform servicing and maintenance as required.


• This role will also require Record keeping for office purposes, Team coordination and Safety and compliance.

Skills & Experience -

• Proven Experience operating CLAAS Forage Harvesters or similar high capacity machines.


• Strong Understanding of Maize and Pasture Silage Systems.

Salary of $75,000 - $80,000 + Superannuation

Pay: $75,000 - $80,000 per year

Work Location: In person

Require at least a Certificate III or higher and a minimum of one year of relevant experience