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 environment
- 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.