Tractor Operator & Farmhand — Fresh Produce Grower

Fresh Produce Group; Red Cliffs; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Produce Group is seeking a hands-on farmhand for our Red Cliffs site in Victoria. The role involves operating a tractor and attachments, spraying and general farm maintenance as part of daily duties.

We require experience with farm machinery, a valid driver’s licence and ideally a forklift licence and ChemCert certification. Applicants should be physically fit and prepared for six-day weeks including harvest overtime.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating machinery including tractors and attachments.
• Valid drivers licence and current forklift licence.
• Current ChemCert certificate or equivalent is highly regarded.
• Experience in horticulture or fresh produce farming is valued.
• Physically fit for daily manual labour and lifting up to 20 kg.
• Able to work 6 days a week with overtime during harvest season.

Responsibilities

• Operating farm machinery, such as a tractor and attachments.
• Undertaking chemical spraying, weeding or slashing.
• Maintaining records on work activities.
• Ensuring areas are clean and maintained.
• Conducting basic checks of farm machinery to ensure good condition.

Skills

Tractor operation

Forklift licence

ChemCert certificate

Driver's licence

Horticulture experience

Manual labour fitness

Availability 6 days a week

Tools

Tractor

Job description

Fresh Produce Group is seeking a hands-on farmhand for our Red Cliffs site in Victoria. The role involves operating a tractor and attachments, spraying and general farm maintenance as part of daily duties.

We require experience with farm machinery, a valid driver’s licence and ideally a forklift licence and ChemCert certification. Applicants should be physically fit and prepared for six-day weeks including harvest overtime.