KOOJAN DOWNS
MACHINERY OPERATOR
WA
Harvest Road Group is a family-owned West Australian integrated Cattle, Beef and Aquaculture business. Our diverse operations span the entire state, from the majestic Kimberley region in the north down to the scenic beauty of Albany in the south, partnering with over 1,400 small businesses to deliver Western Australia’s quality produce to our customers across Australia and around the world through our lead brands Harvey Beef and Leeuwin Coast.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Remuneration:
Competitive Remuneration
Start:
Immediate Start
Expires:
31st March 2025
Job Description:
Join our team as a Machinery Operator and embrace a unique lifestyle opportunity!
Are you looking for more than just a job? Are you excited by the idea of living and working in a remote, picturesque location? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking a permanent, full-time self-motivated, and skilled Machinery Operator to join our team at our state-of-the-art feeding facility near Moora, WA. This is WA’s largest feeding facility and is designed to supply Harvest Road’s processing facility, Harvey Beef.
About Koojan Downs Feeding Facility:
Koojan Downs feeding facility is located 30kms from Moora and 160kms north of Perth. Koojan Downs is part of the integrated beef supply chain for Harvest Road. This integrated beef supply chain ranges from north to southwest of Western Australia and is based on best-practice ecological planning and animal welfare management.
Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in the daily operation of equipment; including loaders, trucks, telehandlers, light vehicles and other machinery carrying out tasks such as pen cleaning, composting and small earthmoving tasks.
This position will suit someone who is self-motivated and willing to relocate to a rural environment (this is a 10:4 roster) and work within a tight well-supported and team driven environment.
Job Requirements:
Current driver’s licence (Preferably minimum HR, with HC or MC licence highly regarded).
Previous experience with machinery including using a loader and skid steer loader with a focus on safety.
High attention to detail.
Good mechanical knowledge.
Initiative and problem-solving skills.
Self-starter, motivated and hard-working, willing to be part of the small team.
Ability to work independently.
Candidates will be required to Pass a National Police Clearance and pre-employment medical assessment. The role will require a suitable level of fitness to carry out the duties.
Job Benefits:
Lifestyle: Escape the hustle and bustle of city life, and immerse yourself in a peaceful, remote environment.
Accommodation: Accommodation located nearby, providing you with a comfortable and convenient living space.
Community: Be a part of a friendly, close-knit community, where support is always at hand.
Work-Life Balance: Experience a balanced lifestyle, where work and leisure coexist harmoniously.
Competitive Remuneration: Industry standards are our baseline. We take into account your individual experience and skills to ensure you are being rewarded fairly for what you bring to the role.
Join a company that is passionate about the animal welfare and the beef industry, and who fosters a supportive workplace culture where people are valued.
Please follow the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application to join one of Western Australia’s largest agri-food businesses.
Check out https://www.harvestroad.com/careers/ to learn more about our values and other career opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community in which we live and work. We encourage Indigenous Australians, people with a disability and people of all ages, culturally diverse backgrounds, gender identity and sexual orientation to apply.
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