Full Time Spray Operator - Expressions of Interest
Longtrail Farms is currently open to expressions of interest for a Full Time Spray Operator to join our team located in Parilla, South Australia. This key role will be responsible for executing the dedicated spray program which will greatly impact the success of our broadacre and horticulture crops.
Great things about Longtrail
- We invest in our people and their development. If there’s a course you want to do, let us know!
- We work to accommodate flexible work arrangements. Want to spend a day with your kids? We can discuss your hours.
- We are investing in our gear and your work environment. We want you to be a key part in planning the infrastructure and technology for the future.
- We socialise together. Birthday morning teas, Friday night knock offs, field day trips.
- We are protective of our crew. We treat each other like family.
Great things specifically about this job
- You get to drive one of the biggest machines on farm;
- You will have a direct impact on the success of the business through timely spray and fertiliser application;
- You get to work with up-to-date tech;
- You have autonomy to manage your day to tick off your to do list; and
- You will be part of a supportive and fun team.
What to expect day to day?
- Reporting to the Business Partner Operations, you will undertake chemical batching, spray logistics and execute work orders from AgWorld on a daily basis;
- You will demonstrate your team orientated approach interacting with the entire Longtrail group including the cropping, horticulture, irrigation and livestock staff;
- You will be responsible for training junior employees to ensure you have appropriate back up across the week;
- You will often work unsupervised and alone which will require high levels of self-motivation;
- Due to the requirement to spray to optimum weather conditions, you will work across varied hours including early starts, nights and weekends; and
- All team members undertake general farm work and operator duties which may include tractor driving, seeding and harvest operations and general livestock duties.
About you:
- You’re comfortable with responsibility knowing errors can influence the success of the whole season;
- You have previous experience driving and operating farm machines including sprayers, tractors, trucks and harvesters;
- It’s a plus if you have had previous experience spraying and fertiliser spreading;
- You’re willing and capable of using farm online platforms for scheduling of work and record keeping, such as Agworld;
- You have experience handling chemical and have meticulous record keeping skills.;
- You have previous exposure to machinery systems including GPS Software; and
- You have HC/MC license, forklift license, telehandler license and first aid certificate (an advantage but not essential).
Attributes that are essential for working at Longtrail Farms:
- Mechanical aptitude and practically minded;
- Strong communication skills with a team-oriented approach;
- Best practice safety orientation;
- A diligent approach to work which includes a can-do attitude;
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, in particular when working through the night;
- Strong hygiene standards; and
- Flexibility and adaptability to remain positive when priorities change.
You will receive a work vehicle and provision for a mobile phone.
Short-term accommodation is available in the town for immediate start, long-term accommodation can be arranged and worked in with a full-time package if required.