Mobile Plant Operator

Mobile Plant Operator – Stonefruit farm - Woorinen, VIC

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Work type: Full time

Salary: $68,864 - $80,000

Location: 38 Byrnes Road, Woorinen VIC 3588

Classification: Farming, Horticulture

Cutri Fruit Trusco

A tremendous opportunity is on offer for someone with the skills, desire and drive to be part of our dynamic team. We are an organisation that thinks outside the square and believe that the person we seek can come from a wide range of backgrounds.

About us

Cutri Fruit is one of Australia’s largest grower, packer and marketer of fresh nectarines, peaches, plums and avocados. We are based in North West Victoria (Swan Hill) in the heart of Australia’s “food bowl” with a great reputation for delivering high quality fruit and leading innovation in the industry.

About the role

Cutri Fruit requires a Mobile Plant Operator ensures safe operation of agricultural and horticultural plant to clear and cultivate land, and sow and harvest crops. Registration or licensing may be required.

This position is full-time, and may be required to work shifts, including weekends.

This position reports to the Farm Manager.

• preparing and positioning plant for operation
• operating tractor-drawn and self-propelled plant to plough land and sow, fertilise, cultivate and harvest crops, and avoid damaging crops
• adjusting speed, height and depth of implements
• operating plant to hold, lift and cut trees
• operating attachments to lift, swing, release and sort trees and logs, and operating auxiliary plant such as chipping machines and log splitting machines
• feeding felled trees into processors to strip limbs and cut into logs and loading logs onto stockpiles and into trucks
• keeping log tallies and writing work reports
• servicing plant and performing minor repairs
• Carrying out instructions and attending to all ancillary farming activities as directed by Management;
• Ensuring a safe fruit farm working environment

Skills / Experience required(key competencies, must haves):

• A proven record of skills and knowledge in agriculture/horticulture;
• Have considerable experience, fundamental knowledge and skills in farm operation;
• Trustworthy person who can be relied upon;
• Able to analyse and solve problems
• Be a responsible person who can work in a team environment;
• Enthusiastic, professional attitude and understanding of the objectives of the business

Skill Level:

• At least a relevant Cert II or equivalent AND at least 1 year Relevant experience OR At least 2 years relevant experience AND at least 2 years post qualifications experience

Salary being offered is between $68,864 - $80,000 dependent on experience.

Sponsor Business Name: Cutri Fruit Trusco

Sponsor ACN: 661 315 939

Sponsor Contact Name: Paul Mobilio

Sponsor Contact Phone: 03 5037 6661

Website: https://www.cutrifruit.com.au/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $68,864.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Rotating roster

Experience:

• mobile plant operation: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person