Orchard Machinery Operator (ChemCert) - Wandown, VIC

Orchard Machinery Operator (ChemCert) - Wandown, VIC

• Hands-on experience in orchard operations and agricultural machinery
• Opportunity to develop experience in chemical application and orchard management
• Consistent hours with potential overtime earnings

The Role

We are seeking a reliable Orchard Machinery Operator with ChemCert to join the team in Wandown Orchard. This role will support day-to-day orchard operations, with a strong focus on operating agricultural machinery, chemical and weed spraying, equipment maintenance, and maintaining high safety and compliance standards.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will support day-to-day orchard operations, focusing on the safe and efficient operation of farm machinery, chemical and weed spraying, equipment maintenance, and maintaining high safety and compliance standards.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Operating tractors and other orchard machinery safely and efficiently
• Carrying out chemical and weed spraying activities in accordance with workplace procedures
• Maintaining and cleaning machinery and equipment
• Identifying and reporting mechanical issues promptly
• Maintaining accurate records of spraying activities and machine usage
• Following all WHS (Work Health & Safety) procedures and correctly using required PPE
• Assisting with general orchard duties including irrigation, pruning, picking and cleaning
• $33.55 per hour + penalty rates
• Consistent hours with approximately 38 hours per week
• Valuable experience in machinery operator and site operations
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, seasonal environment
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced agricultural environment

Your Skills & Experience:

To be considered for the role, it is important you can demonstrate the following:

• A current driver licence and reliable transport to and from work
• Current ChemCert certification
• Previous chemical application and spraying experience
• Experience operating tractors and agricultural machinery
• Able to understand and follow work instructions, including safety instructions, given over two-way radio
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety practices
• Able to perform manual outdoor work in varying weather conditions

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