**Full Time Permanent - based in Perth, Tasmania**:
- ** Experience in operating farming equipment and machinery**:
- ** Friendly team environment**
**THE ROLE**
We are seeking experienced and hands-on machinery operators to join our team based at our Nursery in Perth, Tasmania. You will be providing in-field support to the operational team ensuring day-to-day activities are carried out safely, and in accordance with production requirements. Some of your tasks will include:
- Planting and harvesting activities
- Operating tractors, forklifts and farm equipment operations including the use of farm implements and irrigation equipment
- Carrying out general duties such as chemical spraying and fertigation
- Assisting with irrigation equipment and maintenance
**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**
To be considered for applicants should have the following:
- Previous experience working in a farm or nursery with tractor operation skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Good communication skills
- Valid driver's license
- Valid Australian working rights
**ABOUT US**
Driscoll's Australia is an exciting joint venture company owned by Costa Group - Australia's leading integrated growing and marketer of premium quality fresh produce and Driscoll's (USA) - the world's market leader in berries. Partnering with a broad grower base across a national footprint, Driscoll's Australia supplies year round delicious, branded berries to consumers using exclusively patented varieties developed by our joint venture partners breeding programs. Since our inception we have successfully achieved significant yearly growth and market share, enabling us to become the market leader in our category.
**BENEFITS**
Want to join Driscoll's? Our passion for berries extends to nurturing our people, we invest in your growth and prosperity through various benefits:
- ** Paid Parental Leave**: Up to 12 weeks' pay for the primary carer and up to 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
- ** Mentoring and Coaching**: Programs designed to support your professional development with our local and global teams
- ** Employee Reward and Recognition**: Service recognition awards and access to perks and discounted products through our recognition program
- ** Annual Health Program**: Seasonal flu shots onsite
- ** Study Leave**: Support your educational pursuits
- ** Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**:Tailored well-being programs, confidential advice and big brand discounts!
- ** Novated Car Lease**: Enjoy the convenience and savings on a novated lease