Seedling Production Operator — Grow Trees & Lead Safety

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 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