Pea Harvester Operator - Seasonal

Simplot; City of Devonport; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking Pea Harvester Operators for the upcoming harvest season in Tasmania. The role requires a commitment to safety, a current Australian driver's license, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts. Benefits include competitive hourly rates, travel time pay, and accommodation for remote locations. This position is ideal for candidates with mechanical aptitude and a passion for agricultural operations.

Benefits

Attractive base rate of $40.15 p/h

Paid travel time

Company-provided accommodation

Provided Boots & PPE

Qualifications

• Current Australian driver's license required.
• Experience in harvesting operations is advantageous.
• Must be available for the full harvest season (approx. 10 weeks).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a modern fleet of pea harvesters.
• Conduct machinery pre-start checks including oil and fluid checks.
• Refuel harvesters and auxiliary equipment.
• Follow the daily harvest plan.
• Contribute to safety activities and CI programs.

Skills

Commitment to safety

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to work 12 hours

Radio communications

Tools

Self-propelled pea harvester

Tractor

Mobile plant

Job description

The J.R. Simplot Company's core operations in Australia are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood, and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable, and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand.

We are a leading provider of quality, nourishing, and sustainable food, focused on creating meals that maximize value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West, and Chiko.

Company Culture and Benefits

At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected, and empowered.

The perks of working with us include:

• Attractive base rate of $40.15 p/h (incl. casual loading) + shift loadings & OT - where applicable
• Paid travel time with transport provided
• Company-provided soft tissue specialist appointments
• Boots & PPE are provided

About Our Role

We are seeking safety-focused Pea Harvester Operators for our upcoming harvest season. Working across the Midlands and Northern Tasmania, the Pea Harvester Operator will work approx. 12-hour days (exclusive of travel) with a daily paddock start time of 0300hrs.

Transport from our Wesley Vale depot is provided, with company-provided overnight accommodation being offered for those remote harvest locations.

What You Will Do

Working as part of an experienced harvest crew and safely operating a self-propelled pea harvester, duties will include:

• Primarily operate / drive a modern fleet of pea harvesters
• Undertake machinery pre-starts incl. oil & fluid checks, tyre pressure etc.
• Refueling of harvesters & associated auxiliary equipment
• Review of daily harvest plan and work to this plan
• Use of radio communications between fellow Harvester Operators and maintenance / team leadership
• Contribute to group safety activities and continuous improvement (CI) programs

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• 100% commitment to safety, health, and wellbeing in the workplace
• Current Australian driver's license
• Harvester, tractor, or mobile plant experience will be advantageous
• Ability to work 12 hours (0300hrs paddock starts - excl. of travel time) across northern Tasmania with capacity to stay overnight where required
• Mechanical aptitude
• Availability to commence in early November and commit to the full season - approx. 10 weeks
• Ability to undertake pre-employment medical screening incl. urine-based drug & alcohol testing

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.