Job Details

• Start: 14/12/2020
• $27.91 per hour
• Duration: 6 Months
• Six month season with a stable roster
• Work with an international agribusiness
• Further opportunities for high performers

The Role

With the 2022 almond season about to begin, applications are now open for skilled and ticketed forklift operators to join our client for their busy and productive harvest.

Based just south of Mildura, you will be responsible for transporting almond bins and loading and unloading trucks in our client's almond processing factory. Working across multiple teams, your role demands the smooth and safe operation of forklifts and diligence in following strict operational procedures to uphold a safety-conscious environment. You will also undertake various cleaning and labouring tasks as required.

This is an exciting and challenging environment with twelve hour shifts and an hourly rate starting at $27.91/hour, with overtime & shift loadings. Working a 'four days on four days off' roster, (two days morning shift, two days night shift) successful candidates are guaranteed 48 hours of work every eight days - ensuring you get plenty of opportunity to earn while getting the down time you want too.

Applicants must be committed to the entire six months of the season and ready to commence induction and training on 14^thFebruary (subject to change)

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate must have demonstrated experience in efficient forklift operations and hold current Australian tickets and qualifications. Proactive and a keen team player, you will be flexible, reliable and come to work with a 'can do' attitude.

This is dusty and enclosed work which restricts applicants with asthma, dust or other airborne allergies from the role. Successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol and medical tests prior to commencing.

To be considered for the role, it's important you can address the following criteria:

• Current Australian forklift licence
• Proven experience in safe and efficient operations of a forklift
• Flexible with your tasks and willing to work shifts
• Committed to the entire almond harvest season (approx. six months)
• Good level of English
• Need to be able to work independently and as a team
• Pass medical/drug/alcohol tests

Choose Agri Labour Australia

Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusiness, large primary producers, rural operators and local farmers - we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our client's businesses and our candidate's careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice and support.

If you believe you're a great fit for the role, click 'Apply Now' and forward us your most up to date resume along with your forklift certificates and licensing.