Join Macadamias Direct as a Tractor Operator
Macadamias Direct operates macadamia orchards and farming operations in the Bundaberg region. The company also operates a macadamia cracking facility at Dunoon, NSW, along with storage and logistics facilities in Ballina and Toowoomba. Macadamias Direct forms part of the Bundaberg Sugar Group, a well-established agribusiness with operations across farming, milling and food production.
About the Role
Macadamias Direct is seeking an experienced machinery operator to join a fast-growing macadamia industry within our Bundaberg orchards.
The successful candidate must possess the skills necessary to carry out tasks relating to macadamia farm operations, while having a high level of farm machinery and equipment maintenance skills and experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Activities on a day-to-day basis, including weed control, irrigation, spraying and harvesting.
* Machinery maintenance to ensure the orchard is running efficiently.
* Operate machinery, tractors and implements in line with recommended guidelines to ensure that both tractors and implements operate efficiently, cleanly, and safely.
* Apply all chemicals and fertilisers in accordance with legislation and instructions given.
* Ensure machinery is kept in a clean, tidy and safe working condition and is presented to the workshop in a condition suitable for servicing as determined by the Maintenance Department.
* Willingness to perform a wide range of duties and ability to work outside ordinary hours when required.
What We Are Looking For
* Tractor/machine operating experience.
* Irrigation experience.
* Current Manual Australian Drivers Licence is required.
* Ag Chemical Licence is not essential but would be beneficial.
* Capability to perform physically demanding tasks in outdoor environments.
Benefits
At Macadamias Direct, we offer a range of benefits to keep you motivated, engaged, and excited to come to work every day.
Applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia when applying for a position with Macadamias Direct.
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