FGB Natural Products

Harvest and Haulage Lead Operator

FGB Natural Products  •  Inglewood, AU (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

About Us

FGB is a proud Australian-owned company with strong roots in regional Victoria. While our head office is in Melbourne, the heart of our business is on our farms in Glenalbyn and Inglewood, where we grow and harvest eucalyptus for some of Australia’s most trusted brands, including Bosisto’s and Euky Bear. We’re also the exclusive distributor for Vicks Home Health and Braun Health & Wellbeing.

The Role

Reporting to the Farm Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day harvesting and haulage operations while leading a small team in the field. This is a hands-on role combining leadership, machinery operation, planning, safety and maintenance.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading daily harvest and haulage operations to meet production targets
  • Supervising and supporting farm operators and contractors
  • Operating harvesting machinery and transporting leaf to the distillery
  • Supporting distillation activities and production reporting
  • Maintaining equipment, plant and farm infrastructure
  • Running toolbox talks, safety meetings and ensuring OH&S compliance
  • Coordinating contractors, graziers and external stakeholders

About You

  • Background in agriculture, horticulture or forestry operations preferred
  • Experience operating farm or harvesting machinery
  • Mechanical aptitude with basic repairs and maintenance
  • Proven ability to lead small teams
  • Strong communication and stakeholder skills
  • Ability to work autonomously in a rural environment
  • Current Victorian driver’s licence

Why Join FGB?

We’re a family-owned business that genuinely values our people and our regional communities. You’ll get hands-on training, real support, and the chance to build long-term skills close to home.

What’s in it for you:

  • Competitive salary
  • Friendly, down-to-earth team culture
  • Strong focus on health, wellbeing, and doing the right thing
  • Paid birthday leave
  • Annual allowance to spend on our products
  • Supportive feedback and on-the-job learning
  • Flexibility to support work/life balance

Local work. Outdoor days. Practical skills. A team that has your back.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

FGB Natural Products

About FGB Natural Products

At FGB we are proud of our rich heritage, innovative natural product range and our commitment to Australian eucalyptus oil.

Established over 175 years ago and still proudly Australian family owned, our flagship brand Bosisto’s is Australia’s number 1 in Essential Oils*.

Its story began in 1852 when Melbourne pharmacist Joseph Bosisto began championing the medicinal properties of Australia’s native eucalypts.

Since that time the Bosisto's range has grown to include laundry, cleaning, personal care and health products as well as an ever-expanding range of diffusers and aromatherapy blends sold in major supermarkets and pharmacy nationwide.

FGB’s other proprietary brands include Euky Bear, now celebrating almost 50 years of caring for Aussie families. We are also the exclusive distributors of Vicks Home Health and Braun Medical devices in Australia & NZ.

Eucalyptus oil production is our heart & soul, and we have been harvesting and distilling eucalyptus oil in the Inglewood and Wedderburn district of north east Victoria, since 1852.

The oil produced is derived from ‘Blue Mallee’ (Eucalyptus Polybractea) – a high quality medicinal oil, that is a sustainable and renewable resource.

To date we have planted more than 4 million trees and have plans for future expansion.

Our vision is to be a leading Australian natural products company and a champion of Australian eucalyptus oil – and our mission? To help families live a healthier, more natural life.

*IRI Data: National/Antiseptics/Oils, Sprays, Solutions Units & Dollars @ 04/07/21.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Oakleigh South, AU
Year Founded
1852
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