Bongoola Enterprises Ltd is a 740ha family farming business based in Mid Canterbury near Ashburton. We are an intensive farming operation growing a range of small vegetable seed crops, cereal crops, other mixed arable crops and also running store lambs and cattle.
About the role: A fantastic opportunity has become available for a resolute Sprayer Operator. In this role you will manage running our 32-meter crop sprayer as well as other specialised farming machinery at Bongoola Enterprises. Daily you will manage using a 32-metre crop sprayer and other spraying equipment to apply herbicides, crop protectants and fertilisers efficiently and accurately, across a range of locations. Maintain the chemical storage facility in a tidy and compliant manner and check stock control and ordering of products for the Chemical storage facility, to ensure operations are not interrupted.
When not operating the sprayer, other general farm duties will include:
1. Engineering/farm maintenance, tractor driving, cultivation, drilling, etc.
2. Operating other machinery like baler, spreader.
3. Harvest time activities like carting grain.
4. Stock work, working with sheep and cattle.
Location: Mid Canterbury: Ashburton
Accommodation: Available if needed.
Hours: Min 40 hours/week with flexible and longer working hours during peak season.
Salary: Commensurate based on skills and experience.
About you: The successful candidate will have a cheerful outlook and flexibility to meet seasonal demand. Experienced sprayer/operator in the agriculture industry. They will be able to collaborate effectively with other team members such as our Farm Operations Manager and seed companies, to ensure the smooth operation of their role on time. Ensure maintenance and servicing is kept up to date and meet WH&S standards. They will have the ability to follow instructions, undertaking daily record-keeping for spraying activities & working hours, using Bongoola Enterprises farm management software in a correct and prompt manner.
Qualifications:
Current Driver's License
Chemical Certificate
1 years' experience (necessary)
Able to use GPS.
To apply for this role: Please send a one-page cover letter outlining your experience and resume to: ribbonwood@xtra.co.nz
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