Why working at Warakirri Cropping is for you? You want to work for an Australian owned, safety first, family oriented, innovative large scale cropping organisation. With over 155,000 hectares under management across Australia you will work for a significant grain producer.
What lifestyle will you find on the farm? The farm Yoona Springs is situated in the Mid West region of Western Australia, approximately 62km northeast of Geraldton. Close to Geraldton has all the facilities you need, including primary schools, secondary schools and sporting and community organisations.
The Yoona Springs aggregation covers an impressive 17,548 arable ha and has demonstrated an ability to deliver above-target operating returns. This farm is heavily focused on research and soil amelioration. Having a strong family focus is a big driver for the farm and the houses on farm are all very suitable for a family.
Job DescriptionWhat does a Machinery Operator at Warakirri Cropping do? You will be operating farm machinery, including but not limited to, tasks associated with spraying, paddock preparation, planting, spreading, cartage and harvest.At Warakirri Cropping you get to work with the newest equipment and innovative technology and using these, you will observe and monitor crop health and progress.Assisting with the testing and recording of grain quality as well as the safe storage and handling of grain during and post-harvest.The most important thing, if you want to learn something, just ask!! Warakirri Cropping is all about helping our staff development and are always open to our staff learning new things.QualificationsDo you recognise yourself in the following statements? You have a demonstrated track-record of employment in a dryland/broadacre cropping operation.You have experience operating large-scale cropping plant and equipment.You have a strong focus on safety.You work best in a team environment and enjoy contributing to a successful farm team and kicking goals together.People pride you on your initiative and self-motivation.You have a current driver's license.You have a current chemical user's certificate and/or truck license or, you are open to obtaining one through us.Additional InformationWhat makes Warakirri unique? We offer a comfortable family home and attractive salary packages based on experience.A true safety focus across the entire company. Safety first, what's the rush.A strong focus on fatigue management and work hours. We pride ourselves on work life balance.The opportunity to meet with other farm teams from across Australia twice a year to exchange ideas, learn about new equipment and have some fun along the way. These open and honest collaboration events are unique to Warakirri.Opportunities to grow your career both on the farm or with broader horizons. Learning and development of our people is a strong focus at all levels of the organisation.An organisation that has made commitments to sustainability and is putting that into action.Industry leading parental leavefor both primary and secondary caregiver. #J-18808-Ljbffr