Feed Mill Operator

• Any prior mechanical background is desired
• Put your logic, mechanical and trouble-shooting skills to good use
• Work with a dedicated & experienced team to produce chicken feed
• Regular overtime offered, paid at double time
• Fresh fruit, tea, coffee & milk provided plus a cracking view out to Moreton Bay
• This position requires full work rights

Excellent opportunity for the right person
About us ...
Darwalla is a family-owned poultry business, which started 90 years ago in Mt Cotton. What started as a small backyard operation, Darwalla is now a modern operation with chicken farms located in the Redlands, in the Lockyer Valley and on the Southern Darling Downs.
Safety is a priority of ours and we look after our people. Uniforms & safety equipment provided.
About the Role ...
This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work. This industry is a 24/7 operation and therefore flexibility is essential to meet production demands. The work schedule consists of a morning and afternoon shift where overtime may be necessary on a day to day basis to meet demand.
You will be a valued member of the small but supportive and friendly Feed Mill team, who manufacture the poultry feed for our operations. You will enjoy a variety of tasks across all aspects of the plant including batching, scheduling deliveries, trouble-shooting breakdowns and assisting in repairs and maintenance.
About you ...
The successful candidate will:

• be curious and interested in learning
• be a keen and loyal person
• not be afraid of getting dirty
• be willing & able to perform manual tasks
• understand what it means to work safely
• have good mechanical aptitude
• have a positive attitude & flexible approach
• have their own transport and current drivers’ licence
• meet biosecurity requirements (see attachment)
• must have full work rights for Australia

Highly advantageous:

• Forklift licence
• Wheel loader licence
• Working at heights certificate
• Working in confined spaces certificate
• Experience maintaining and/or operating a Feed Mill

Why choose us?

• Join our maintenance team in the engineering workshop for the monthly networking breakfast for our local staff.
• Darwalla offers all our employees (who have passed probation) a paid day off on their birthday.
• We have a focus on training, at minimum monthly computer-based safety & standard operating procedure training.

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organization that values safety, mate ship & a quality job, we want to hear from you!
APPLY NOW!!