Zhilink Pty Ltd is seeking a full-time machinery supervisor to join our cherry orchards in Richmond and Sorell, Tasmania. You will be responsible for maintaining and managing farm equipment and machinery use at the cherry orchards. Your main duties include and not limited to:
- maintaining and servicing farm equipment and machinery, including oil changes, lubrication, and adjusting machine settings;
- repairing and replacing parts by identifying and fixing faults, replacing worn components, and arranging for external repairs when necessary;
- operating agricultural machines, including cherry pickers, tractors, foliar sprayers, and excavators;
- supervising and training staff in the correct and safe use of equipment to ensure machinery longevity;
- coordinating and supporting the farm team to complete tasks on schedule using appropriate machinery;
- monitoring machinery performance to meet operational standards;
- ensuring staff properly use equipment for sorting and packaging cherries;
- supporting the farm manager with daily farm operations; and
- assisting with planting, irrigation, and harvesting cherries.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person