About us:
At Rombola Family Farms, we’re not just about farming – we’re about crafting a sustainable future. Based in the heart of Australia’s agricultural landscape, in Griffith, Rombola Family Farms is a forward-thinking business committed to producing the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and produce for local markets. Our intensive irrigated horticultural production located in Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), Douglas-Daly (NT) and Mataranka (NT). Our passion for innovation and sustainability drives everything we do, from our cutting-edge farming techniques to our unwavering dedication to community and the environment.
We’re a family-run business, deeply rooted in values that span generations. As we expand, we’re looking for a Forklift Operator to join us on this exciting journey and play a pivotal role in the future of Rombola Family Farms in Griffith, NSW, Mataranka, NT, Douglas-Daly, NT and Bundaberg, QLD.
About the role:
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Forklift Driver will support harvest operations by carrying out a series of jobs including bins’ receival, weighting, packing, transporting, and loading of produce into the cool room and trucks as directed.
Key operational accountabilities include:
- Ensure trailers are loaded in a timely manner.
- Stack bins in correct group of 3.
- Load cool room as directed by Packhouse Manager.
- Stage loads as directed.
- Ensure seedless cool room drains are clear and flowing.
- Load bins on and off scales.
- Stack up made bins.
- Ensure pallets and cardboard ready for bin makers.
- Stage loads as directed.
- Daily Forklift checks completed. Inspecting and controlling equipment to identify wear and damage.
- Ensure weights in bins are correct.
- Ensure correct size seedless used when finalising weight.
- Blow and wipe down bins and seedless.
- Pallet cap finish goods.
- Ensure all bin labels are on bins and label info is correct.
- Ensure Pack Manager is entered correct.
- Ensure truck is load as directed.
To be successful in this role you will possess the following:
- Current unencumbered Driver’s Licence
- Forklift Licence
- Proven experience as a forklift operator
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude
- Team player who can work effectively with people from different backgrounds
- Awareness and ability to adhere to rules and procedures
- Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets
- Good written and verbal communication skills
In return we offer you
- An attractive remuneration package based upon relevant qualifications and experience, salary range between $65,000 – $75,000.
- A passionate and energetic team culture.
- Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.
More information
To learn more about working with us, we encourage you to visit our website http://www.rombolafamilyfarms.com.au
