Machine Operator: Tractors & Forklifts in Rockit Orchard

Turley Farms Limited; Rangitata Island; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on varied work

Career growth

New state-of-the-art orchard

Continuous improvement culture

Job summary

Turley Farms Limited is seeking a motivated Machine Operator to join our new Rockit apple orchard in Canterbury. You will work with the Orchard Manager operating a range of vehicles and machinery to support daily seasonal tasks.

Essential NZ working rights and proven experience driving tractors and/or forklifts are required, along with a current driver’s licence. First Aid and any additional licences are advantageous in this new, state‑of‑the‑art operation.

Qualifications

• NZ working rights required for employment.
• Experience driving tractors and/or operating forklifts essential.
• Current driver’s licence essential; F endorsement (forklift) and/or tractor licence advantageous.
• First Aid certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of orchard machinery and vehicles.
• Drive tractors and operate attachments for mowing and rolling.
• Move bins and materials with forklifts around the orchard.
• Perform routine machinery checks and report faults promptly.
• Work safely around people, trees and infrastructure.

Skills

Physical fitness

Solid communication

NZ working rights

Job description

Turley Farms Limited is seeking a motivated Machine Operator to join our new Rockit apple orchard in Canterbury. You will work with the Orchard Manager operating a range of vehicles and machinery to support daily seasonal tasks.

Essential NZ working rights and proven experience driving tractors and/or forklifts are required, along with a current driver’s licence. First Aid and any additional licences are advantageous in this new, state‑of‑the‑art operation.