MPH Agriculture is an entrepreneurial agriculture enterprise operating a 6,000Ha Irrigated and Dryland Cropping and Livestock production business located near Werribee / Little River, near the lifestyle experiences of Melbourne and Geelong. . With a can-do attitude and a willingness to get your hands dirty, the successful applicant will have experience of being able to operate a range of machinery including: Articulated Tractors, FWA Tractors, Telehandlers, Trucks, Forklifts and Harvesters. The role involves weed and disease control of multiple crops.
Key responsibilities
Plant operation including tractor operations, harvesting, sowing, spray operations
Seeding using auto steer & rate controllers
Operation of earth moving plant (dependent upon High Risk / Industry tickets held)
Daily maintenance of plant, including greasing, hot and cold checks
Servicing of machinery as required
Farm maintenance and repairs of equipment and facilities
General farm duties as required
Work under routine supervision either individually or in a team workplace
Exercise discretion within your level of skill and training and be accountable for the quality of your own work subject to routine supervision
About you
Must possess a current driver's license
Chemical Users Certificate
Experience with large articulated tractors (300+ horsepower)
Experience with Horward Bagshaw air seeders
Experience with GreenStar or CASE auto-steer & mapping systems
Truck licence (HR or HC)
Forklift licence
Ability to perform maintenance tasks on equipment
Experience boom sprays
Precision planter experience
Qualifications Required Must possess a current Drivers licence
Chemical User Certificate
Advantages
Full time permanent position subject to successful completion of a probation period
Single person accommodation available if required
Only persons with the above experience will be considered.