About the Role
To safely operate a truck to transport banana trailers between paddocks and the packing shed, ensuring efficient movement of produce while maintaining safety, load security, and biosecurity standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate a truck to transport full and empty banana trailers between locations
- Load, unload, and secure trailers at roll-on/roll-off points
- Ensure all loads (banana bunches and mats) are secured before transport
- Conduct daily pre-operational checks on truck and trailers
- Drive according to road, weather, and paddock conditions
- Record loads transported (e.g. number of bunches)
- Assist with trailer handling, positioning, and rail/trolley systems
- Clean, sanitise, and maintain truck and trailers
- Refuel and complete end-of-day shutdown procedures
- Report hazards, incidents, or equipment faults immediately
Skills & Requirements
- Current MR (Medium Rigid) driver’s licence
- Ability to operate trucks and handle trailers safely
- Good awareness of safety and hazard management
- Ability to follow procedures and instructions
- Physically capable of manual handling (e.g. moving trailers)
- Attention to detail when securing loads and completing records