Barn Technician

Barn Technician (Tractor & Equipment operator)
Coomboona VIC
Are you an experienced in small machinery operation and interested in joining a motivated and enthusiastic team?
What we can offer you
Flexible shift times – we have a wide variety of shift times and lengths to best suit your lifestyle
State of the art facilities – AFMH is committed to investing in facilities leveraging the latest in technology and global design
Varied upskilling opportunities – we encourage and support education and leadership development
Work in a safe environment – the wellbeing of our people and cows is paramount and we dedicate significant resources to safety
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Barn Technician to join us at our progressive and innovative dairy farm at Coomboona Farms in Coomboona, VIC.

This opportunity is for a self-motivated and hardworking team player to operate tractors, skid steers and various attachments to maintain the bedding in the barns that house our dairy cows. You will also be heavily involved in lane flushing and scraping, cleaning feed from bunks prior to fresh feed drop and cleaning water troughs to ensure our cows have fresh water.

This role is integral to the health and wellbeing of our cows.

About AFMH
Australian Fresh Milk Holdings (AFMH) is a world class dairy farming company focused on the sustainable production of high quality fresh milk. We apply best practice farming techniques that promote the highest standards of wellbeing and sustainability through innovation, technology and staying true to our values.

AFMH operates multiple sites across eastern Australia. Dairy operations are located at Moxey Farms in Gooloogong, NSW, as well as Coomboona Farms in Coomboona, VIC. In addition, AFMH operates Ladysmith Farms a young stock operation near Wagga Wagga, NSW and extensive cropping land in Torrumbarry, VIC.

Key accountabilities include:
Operating small farming machinery such as tractors, skid steers, forklifts and attachments
· Operating machinery safely and ensuring they are well maintained at all times
· Working to schedules and guidelines
· Being apart of a team and working well with others
The successful applicant will possess:
A strong work ethic with good time management skills
Experience with small machinery
Good eye for detail
Good communication skills with a strong team spirit and a commitment to attendance and punctuality
Demonstrated ability to adhere to protocols and safety standards.
A current driver’s license with access to own transport
Q Fever immunity, or must be willing to undertake a Q Fever test and immunisation
To express initial interest, email your resume and covering letter to employment@afmh.com.au
To learn more about our farms visit www.afmh.com.aufarms visit www.afmh.com.au

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