Factory Staff

Corins Foodmarket Limited; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Corins Foodmarket Limited is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to operate tractors and agricultural machinery and assist with general farm duties in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. The role offers hourly pay and guaranteed hours with a range of 30 to 55 per week.

Responsibilities include operating machinery, performing routine maintenance, supervising a small team, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. NZQCF Level 4 qualification or three years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant agricultural machinery operating experience or NZQCF Level 4 qualification.
• You must be able to operate tractors and agricultural machinery.
• Commitment to workplace safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, inspect and operate tractors and agricultural machinery for orchard ground preparation and cultivation.
• Attach/detach implements and adjust settings to task and ground conditions.
• Transport materials and equipment around the orchard with tractors and trailers.
• Clean, lubricate and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Report machinery faults and safety concerns to the Site Manager.
• Supervise team members and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Assist with fencing, weed control, irrigation setup and loading/unloading materials.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills

Tractor operation

Machinery maintenance

Safety procedures

Team supervision

Education

NZQCF Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Machine Operator

We are seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to operate tractors and agricultural machinery and assist with general farm duties.

Hourly rate: $28 - $32 per hour.

Guaranteed hours: 30 per week.

Maximum hours: 55 per week.

Location: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, inspect and operate tractors and agricultural machinery for orchard ground preparation and cultivation.
• Attach and detach implements and adjust operating settings to suit the task and ground conditions.
• Use tractors and trailers to transport materials, supplies and equipment around the orchard.
• Clean and lubricate machinery and carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Report machinery faults and safety concerns to the Site Manager.
• Supervise team members assisting with machinery and orchard tasks, ensuring work follows safety procedures and the Site Manager’s instructions.
• Assist with fencing, weed control, shed cleaning, irrigation setup and loading or unloading materials.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

Requirements

At least three years of relevant agricultural machinery operating experience, or a relevant NZQCF Level 4 qualification or equivalent.