Picker Operators - Kooba

Australian Food & Fibre; Griffith City; Hybrid; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Job summary

Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) seeks experienced Cotton Picker Operators for the 2027 harvest at Kooba, near Griffith, NSW. This seasonal role offers on-site accommodation and the chance to work with a dedicated team on large-scale farming operations.

You will operate cotton pickers, support safe machinery operation, and may assist with almond harvest before transitioning to cotton picking, enabling extended seasonal work.

Qualifications

• Previous cotton picker operating experience.
• Experience operating large agricultural machinery.
• Strong understanding of safe machinery operation.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.
• Reliable, practical approach and willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate cotton pickers across large-scale farming operations.
• Work alongside an experienced team.
• Assist with almond harvest before transitioning to cotton picking for extended seasonal work.

Skills

Machinery operation

Teamwork

Safety-consciousness

Reliability

Job description

Built in regional Australia and driven by improvement, Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) is Australia’s largest cotton producer and a leading agricultural business, producing, processing and marketing premium cotton, grain, legumes, oilseeds and livestock across New South Wales. As part of the AFF team, you will play a vital role in the future of Australian agriculture.

Job Description

About the Role

AFF is seeking experienced Cotton Picker Operators to join our team at Kooba, located near Griffith, NSW, for the upcoming 2027 cotton harvest.

Successful candidates will operate cotton pickers across our large-scale farming operations, working alongside our experienced team.

There is also an opportunity to start with us earlier and assist with the almond harvest at Kooba before transitioning across to cotton picking, providing successful candidates with the opportunity for an extended period of seasonal work.

On-site accommodation is available for successful candidates.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

You’re an experienced machinery operator who is confident working in a fast-paced harvest environment and understands the importance of safety, reliability and looking after equipment.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Previous cotton picker operating experience.
• Experience operating large agricultural machinery.
• A strong understanding of safe machinery operation.
• The ability to work extended hours as required.
• A reliable, practical approach and willingness to work as part of a team.