Coolabah Turf | Echuca VIC
Permanent Full Time | 38 hours per week + overtime | Weekends as required
Work on the farm. Load the trucks. Hit the road.
Coolabah Turf is a Victorian grower and supplier of premium instant turf, supplying lawns across Victoria and Southern NSW.
We're looking for a
Yard Person
to join our Echuca team. This is a hands‐on role that sits right in the middle of our operation, making sure fresh turf is safely loaded, dispatched and delivered to customers on time.
Your main focus will be
loading turf pallets using a forklift and preparing our refrigerated trucks for dispatch
.
If you're someone who likes variety, takes pride in doing a job properly and isn't afraid to get stuck in, we'd like to hear from you.
Some of What you'll be doing
Safely and efficiently load turf pallets onto refrigerated semi and B-double trucks and trailers using a forklift
Organise loads and pallets to ensure safe, efficient transport and minimise double handling
Keep trucks, equipment and the yard clean, tidy and well maintained
Assist with farm operations during seasonal periods, including turf growing, mowing and harvesting
Operate tractors, vehicles and specialised farm machinery as required
Work closely with the Transport & Logistics Manager, Farm Manager and Harvest Coordinator to keep turf moving from paddock to customer
Follow all company safety procedures and transport requirements, including Chain of Responsibility obligations
About you
You'll be practical, reliable and happy working in a fast‐paced environment where no two days are necessarily the same.
We're looking for someone who:
Has previous experience in transport,



logistics or delivery
Holds a current
Forklift Licence
Has strong forklift operating skills and takes pride in safe loading practices
Can work independently while also being a team player
Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in getting things right
Is physically fit and comfortable working in a farm and yard workplace
Is safety‐focused and understands the importance of following procedures
Is willing to learn and take direction
Has a positive, can‐do attitude and isn't afraid to get stuck in
What would be outstanding to have
Experience in turf, horticulture or agriculture would be an advantage, as would:
Experience operating farm equipment or machinery
Knowledge of turf production or horticulture
Why Coolabah Turf?
At Coolabah, you're not just moving pallets around a yard. You're part of the team that gets a quality, freshly harvested lawn from our paddocks to someone's backyard, sporting facility, school or commercial site.
You'll work alongside a hands‐on team where everyone plays their part, with the opportunity to build your skills across transport, logistics, turf production and farm operations.
We value people who take pride in their work, look out for their teammates and are always willing to jump in and help get the job done.
The details
Location:
Echuca, VIC
Employment:
Permanent Full Time
Hours:
38 hours per week + overtime as required
Weekends:
Required as part of an agreed roster during busy periods
Ready to jump in?
If you're a reliable, safety-focused operator with a Forklift, and you're looking for a role with a bit of variety, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Yard Person (Echuca)
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