Nursery Production Operator

Nrmjoenvironmental Jobs, Nrm; Australia; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

OneFortyOne is a forestry and sawmill business operating across the Green Triangle region of Australia and parts of New Zealand. We are seeking a Nursery Production Operator to join the Glencoe Nursery team, supporting the safe and efficient production of quality seedlings and cuttings.

You will undertake a broad range of nursery production activities, operate tractors, forklifts and nursery equipment, assist with site maintenance and collaborate with staff and contractors to meet production and

Qualifications

• Experience or qualifications in nursery operations, horticulture, agriculture or a comparable production environment.
• Experience safely operating tractors, forklifts, machinery or equipment associated with nursery or agricultural operations.
• Strong commitment to safety, problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills, willingness to guide and support others.
• Competency with technology including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Current Australian driver's licence and Heavy Rigid (HR) licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake nursery production activities including propagation, sowing, transplanting, cultivation, irrigation, stock movement, lifting, grading and dispatch.
• Safely operate tractors, forklifts, nursery machinery and other plant and equipment; perform pre-start inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Monitor crop quality and identify plant health, pest, disease and production issues.
• Work with employees, contractors and seasonal workers to meet production schedules and standards.
• Assist with nursery infrastructure, irrigation systems, and site maintenance.
• Support others and contribute ideas to improve safety, quality and efficiency.
• Participate in fire readiness and response activities as required.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Outlook

Word

Excel

Education

Nursery operations / horticulture qualification

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Forklift operation

Job description

OneFortyOne is a forestry and sawmill business operating across the Green Triangle region of Australia, and the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions of New Zealand (top of the south). We manage more than 179,000 hectares of land, including pine plantations and conservation areas, and plant millions of trees seedlings annually to renewably replace harvested trees.

We are looking for a Nursery Production Operator to join our Green Triangle Forests Team at our Glencoe Nursery, supporting the safe and efficient production of quality seedlings and cuttings.

The Role:

As a Nursery Production Operator, you will undertake a broad range of nursery production activities, including propagation, sowing, transplanting, cultivation, irrigation, stock movement, grading and dispatch. Youll also operate and maintain machinery and equipment, assist with site maintenance and work alongside employees and contractors to achieve production, quality and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake nursery production activities including propagation, sowing, transplanting, cultivation, irrigation, stock movement, lifting, grading and dispatch.
• Safely operate tractors, forklifts, nursery machinery and other plant and equipment, including completing pre-start inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Monitor crop quality and help identify plant health, pest, disease and production issues.
• Work collaboratively with employees, contractors and seasonal workers to meet production schedules, quality standards and customer requirements.
• Assist with nursery infrastructure, irrigation systems, equipment and general site maintenance.
• Support and provide guidance to others when required and contribute ideas to improve safety, quality and operational efficiency.
• Participate in fire readiness and response activities as required.

Ideally you will have:

• Experience or qualifications in nursery operations, horticulture, agriculture or a comparable production environment.
• Experience safely operating tractors, forklifts, machinery or equipment associated with nursery or agricultural operations.
• A strong commitment to safety, with practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills, and a willingness to guide and support others.
• An interest in developing your knowledge of nursery production, crop management and plant health.
  Competency using technology including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• A current Australian drivers licence and Heavy Rigid (HR) licence.
  Forklift, heavy vehicle, chemical handling, machinery operation or other relevant licences or tickets will be highly regarded.
• Experience in firefighting activities, or a willingness to undertake training and participate in fire readiness and response activities.

OneFortyOne encourages applicants of all genders, ages, and cultures, including First Nations people, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ people.