Our client, SD Harvesting Pty Ltd t/a Sherdon Harvesting, is generational business starting with its beginnings in the cattle industry in the early 1900's on the Rocks Station.In 1989 it began sugarcane farming on the original property in the newly established Burdekin River Irrigation Area scheme and has grown to one of the largest sugarcane producers in Australia.Currently the business grows 275,000 tonnes of sugar cane on 2700ha of irrigated cane farming land along with cattle on some of the original property which is not suited to irrigated farming.They are in search of Agricultural & Horticultural Mobile Plant Operators.Duties and Responsibilities:Ensure all plant machinery and equipment are prepared and correctly positioned for operation in RFC's diverse agricultural and land development activities.Operate tractor-drawn and self-propelled machinery for tasks.Adjust the speed, height, and depth of implements on agricultural machinery to suit specific farming operations.
Ensure the settings are optimized for various tasks, from sowing and cultivating to harvesting.Operate plant equipment to fell, lift, and cut trees as part of land development projects.Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on plant equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues swiftly, reducing downtime and ensuring the continued efficiency of RFC's diverse farming and land development operations.