Orchard Hand / Tractor Driver

Armour's Apples is a family owned orchard and packing shed on the outskirts of Warragul. We are looking for an Orchard Hand/Tractor Driver to assist with our day to day operations.

About the roles

We are currently seeking a Casual Orchard Hand/Tractor Driver to assist with our  day to day operations across our 2 orchards near Warragul, Victoria. You will be operating machinery and other manual tasks as required.

You will report directly to the orchard manager.

The successful candidates will:

• Have good attention to detail
• Proven tractor driving skills
• Good communication skills
• A strong understanding of WHS principals
• Be able to work independently and cooperate well in a team environment
• Good level of fitness, able to work on your feet all day and be able to lift 15kg.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, able to learn new programs and accurately enter data
• Previous machinery operation experience
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Forklift licence preferred but not essential
• Chemical certification preferred, but not essential
• Manual licence.

Candidates will have their own transport to be able to travel between farms. Previous experience working in an orchard or farm related job is preferred but not essential. Onsite training will be provided.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday with additional weekend and public holiday work as required.

Application must include a brief cover letter explaining why you'd like the role, why you'd be a good fit along with your resume.