Yard Person

Coolabah Turf; Echuca; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Coolabah Turf in Echuca, VIC is hiring a Yard Person for a permanent full-time role. You will load turf pallets with a forklift, prepare refrigerated trucks for dispatch, and help with farm operations as needed. This fast-paced role sits at the heart of our logistics, ensuring timely delivery to customers.

You’ll work in a hands-on environment, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with our transport and farm teams to keep pallets moving from paddock to customer.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics or delivery is preferred.
• Holding a forklift licence and safe loading practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Physically fit for a yard/farm environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely load turf pallets onto refrigerated trucks using a forklift.
• Organise loads and pallets to ensure safe, efficient transport.
• Keep trucks, equipment and the yard clean and well maintained.
• Assist with farm operations during seasonal periods (growth, mowing, harvesting).
• Operate tractors and farm machinery as required.
• Collaborate with Transport & Logistics Manager and Farm Manager to keep turf moving.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Team player

Attention to detail

Physically fit

Tools

Forklift licence

Farm equipment operation

Job description

Coolabah Turf | Echuca VIC
Permanent Full Time | 38 hours per week + overtime | Weekends as required

Work on the farm. Load the trucks. Hit the road.

Coolabah Turf is a Victorian grower and supplier of premium instant turf, supplying lawns across Victoria and Southern NSW.

We’re looking for a Yard Person to join our Echuca team. This is a hands‑on role that sits right in the middle of our operation, making sure fresh turf is safely loaded, dispatched and delivered to customers on time.

Your main focus will be loading turf pallets using a forklift and preparing our refrigerated trucks for dispatch.

If you’re someone who likes variety, takes pride in doing a job properly and isn’t afraid to get stuck in, we’d like to hear from you.

Some of What you’ll be doing

• Safely and efficiently load turf pallets onto refrigerated semi and B-double trucks and trailers using a forklift
• Organise loads and pallets to ensure safe, efficient transport and minimise double handling
• Keep trucks, equipment and the yard clean, tidy and well maintained
• Assist with farm operations during seasonal periods, including turf growing, mowing and harvesting
• Operate tractors, vehicles and specialised farm machinery as required
• Work closely with the Transport & Logistics Manager, Farm Manager and Harvest Coordinator to keep turf moving from paddock to customer
• Follow all company safety procedures and transport requirements, including Chain of Responsibility obligations

About you

You’ll be practical, reliable and happy working in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are necessarily the same.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in transport, logistics or delivery
• Holds a current Forklift Licence
• Has strong forklift operating skills and takes pride in safe loading practices
• Can work independently while also being a team player
• Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in getting things right
• Is physically fit and comfortable working in a farm and yard environment
• Is safety‑focused and understands the importance of following procedures
• Is willing to learn and take direction
• Has a positive, can‑do attitude and isn't afraid to get stuck in

What would be great to have

Experience in turf, horticulture or agriculture would be an advantage, as would:

• Experience operating farm equipment or machinery
• Knowledge of turf production or horticulture

Why Coolabah Turf?

At Coolabah, you're not just moving pallets around a yard. You're part of the team that gets a quality, freshly harvested lawn from our paddocks to someone's backyard, sporting facility, school or commercial site.

You’ll work alongside a hands‑on team where everyone plays their part, with the opportunity to build your skills across transport, logistics, turf production and farm operations.

We value people who take pride in their work, look out for their teammates and are always willing to jump in and help get the job done.

The details

Location: Echuca, VIC
Employment: Permanent Full Time
Hours: 38 hours per week + overtime as required
Weekends: Required as part of an agreed roster during busy periods

Ready to jump in?

If you're a reliable, safety-focused operator with a Forklift, and you're looking for a role with a bit of variety, we'd love to hear from you.