Harvest Forklift Operator

Join us for our walnut harvest 2024 in Swansea, TAS.


Role

Seeking Forklift Operators for the walnut harvest in Swansea, TAS for March-April 2024.

Accommodation options available.

If you are interested in joining us please submit your application through seek: https://www.seek.com.au/job/73639902

Duties include but not limited to
- Operating 2.5T forklifts and 25T forklifts
- Shifting and/or tipping of CHEP bins of produce and waste product
- Loading and unloading harvest trucks
- Facilitating the movement of shipping containers ready for tipping and filling with product
- Completing manual tasks on the process line as required
- Forklift operations on the Orchard as required

Essential Criteria, Skills and Experience
- Ability to work shift work including night shift
- Commitment to safety
- Current Forklift Licence
- Current Drivers Licence

Desired
- Current HR Licence

Why join us?
Competitive wages: $29+ per hour plus overtime and penalty rates, opportunity for temporary on farm accommodation.
Enjoy an affordable, country lifestyle – our Orchard is located in Swansea, TAS.

About us
At Stahmann Webster, we pride ourselves on being farm-to-table producers of world class pecans, walnuts, macadamias, and almonds. With a history stretching back almost 200 years, we are one of Australia’s oldest companies and a pioneer of the tree nut industry in this country.

Our diverse team of dedicated people have been the driving force behind our success. As industry leaders, we take pride in our past and draw on a depth of experience, while continuing to develop our team and hone our techniques. Research, innovation, and technology aid and challenge us to find exciting and environmentally sustainable horticultural and production practices.

We are focused on attracting outstanding industry professionals to our business and to building strong relationships within the community to identify and nurture future talent. Our commitment to safety, to our people and to our community lies at the heart of our values.

Stahmann Webster runs farming and processing operations and administration offices in Queensland (Bundaberg and Toowoomba), VIC (Melbourne), NSW (Moree and the Riverina) and Tasmania (Swansea) and employs up to 300 people nationally with a diverse range of skills and backgrounds.

Values-based organisation.

At Stahmann Webster our values lie at the heart of all of our decisions.

Growth mindset – We challenge ourselves and each other to never be standing still, we consistently strive to do things better.
Empowered – We relish the opportunity to enrich and enlarge our roles, gripping autonomy and freedoms that matter.
Resilient – We approach all challenges with positivity and determination, viewing every setback as temporary and surmountable.
Connected – We are united around a shared purpose and never hesitate to support people in other parts of the business to be successful.
Humble – We are dedicated to serving each other and always put the team first.

If you would like to play a key role in the journey at Stahmann Webster, please submit your application via SEEK: https://www.seek.com.au/job/73639902

Any queries regarding the role, please reach out to us at [email address removed].

HONOUR OUR LEGACY. BUILD OUR FUTURE.