Forklift Driver - Lazzara Fruits

Lazzara Grapes is a significant table grape grower based in Robinvale, Victoria. The business supplies produce to the national supermarkets as well as for export. J&F Lazzara & Sons Pty Ltd is seeking a full time qualified Forklift Driver.

The salary offered is $79,423 per annum plus superannuation.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Operating tractors, fronted loader and forklift for planting, trimming, slashing, maintaining trellis and harvesting as well as spraying fertilisers
• Operating equipment with a high level of proficiency and competency
• Adhering to operation and maintenance procedures as well as inspecting the equipment operation to identify any mechanical issues
• Undertaking minor repairs and cleaning of the machine where required
• Adhering to site policies and standard operating procedures
• Ensuring to complete all documents including quality reports, safe inspection checklists, quality reports and timesheets

The applicants will have the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ operating all types of forklifts/tractors and other equipment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Flexibility with working hours
• Sound knowledge of machine and mechanical aptitude
• Excellent communication skills with all staff members
• Good team member and leadership skills
• Class C (unrestricted) drivers licence (preferred)
• Forklift licence
• Chemical certificate (preferred)
• Previous vineyard, farming or horticulture experience is highly desirable.