Turf Harvest Operator

Coolabah Turf; Echuca; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Coolabah Turf in Echuca is seeking a motivated Harvest Operator to join our award-winning team. You will operate harvest machinery in a hands-on production setting and collaborate with the Harvest Co-ordinator and farm crew.

The ideal candidate has prior harvester/machine operation experience, an aptitude for machinery maintenance, and a positive, can-do attitude. Training provided; expect a minimum 38 hours per week with peak-season overtime and some weekend work.

Qualifications

• Previous harvester / machine operation experience
• Aptitude for machinery operation, maintenance & care
• Willingness to work 38+ hours per week with some weekend work

Responsibilities

• Operate harvest machinery in a production environment
• Work closely with Harvest Co-ordinator and farm team
• Perform routine maintenance and care of equipment
• Support during peak seasons as required

Skills

Harvesting machinery

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Harvester

Job description

Coolabah Turf is an award winning, world-class instant turf production and distribution company, currently seeking a motivated & positive Harvest Operator to join our amazing Echuca based Team.

If you are a fit, self- motivated, and possess a positive can-do mindset, then we’d love to consider your application to join the production team in our progressive turf supply company.

This position would suit someone with a passion for the Australian turf industry and/or previous experience in agriculture/farming. Training will be provided.

The successful applicant must demonstrate previous harvester / machine operation experience, great communication skills and work closely with the Harvest Co-ordinator and Coolabah Turf farm team members.

You must also have an aptitude for machinery operation, maintenance & care.

You will be required to work a minimum of 38 hours per week with additional hours in peak seasons, including some rostered weekend work.

Remuneration will be in-line with the skills possessed by the successful applicant.