15 Feb 2018

Machine Harvest Operator/Tractor Driver ( Rootz )

GATTON, QLD, Australia

Expired

Key Selling Points:

Continually expanding business
Multicultural and diverse atmosphere
Great opportunity for career progression

Job Summary:

We are looking for two experienced Machine Harvest Operator/Tractor Driver who is reliable and motivated self-starter with an ambitious attitude to join our dedicated team at Rootz Qld.

Casual
Job Summary

Job Description

About Us

Rootz Qld Specialist Baby Leaf Salad Growers and Processors are offering an exciting opportunity to join a professional farming company that offers secure year round employment in a professional work environment. We are the market leaders in our field and supply Baby Leaf Salad Australia wide and overseas. We currently operate from three sites and have the following positions available:

About the Role

We are looking for two experienced Machine Harvest Operator/Tractor Driver who is a reliable and motivated self-starter with an ambitious attitude to join our dedicated team at Rootz Qld. On offer is permanent year round employment working in the farming sector using a fleet of new and modern equipment. The successful applicant will be able to work to KPI's and have a can do attitude. In addition to harvesting there will be ad hoc farm maintenance to be done.

Skills & Experience

Minimum two years experience within horticultural industry.
Comfortable using modern technology such as smart phones
Physically fit
Ably willing to work flexible hours and ability to work some weekends during peak harvest times and heavy demand periods
Expectation of compliance in Food Safety standards within the ‘Freshcare’ Code Of Practice.
An Advantage

Chemical Accreditation (ChemCert)
Knowledge and experience in harvesting salad leaf crops.
Knowledge and experience with precision ag technology
Valid forklift license
Training will be provided to a successful applicant without these qualifications.
Culture

People enjoy working for Rootz Qld because we operate with EASE and GRACE. The freshness of our products creates exciting energy as we go from Harvest to consumer dinner plates within 48 hours or less Australia wide. We are the epitome of FMCG. We pride ourselves on our multicultural and diverse team atmosphere and we are all committed to the food we produce and the sustainable future we strive for.

Benefits

Year round employment in a traditionally seasonal industry
Work within a fast paced, continually expanding business
Great opportunity for career progression
Hands on experience with great support and ongoing training
Job Type: Casual