Front End Loader Operator – Buckland Park Location

About the business

The Jeffries family has had their hands in South Australian soils since 1842.

Today they still have dirt under their nails but also operate one of the most advanced integrated organic recycling operations in the world. Through seamless collection partnerships, recycling technology and smart manufacturing, Jeffries produces a range of world leading compost, soil and mulch products.

We service everyone from vineyard growers, fresh food farmers, major construction companies and municipal organisations to landscape gardeners… even backyard green thumbs.

About the role

We are currently looking for hardworking, Full Time Plant Operators to join our Operations Team at our Buckland Park location. 

• Morning shift hours 5.45am - 1.51pm with overtime available.
• Afternoon shift 1:51pm - 9:51pm with overtime available.
• May require overtime, weekend and Public Holiday work. Overtime will available depending on seasonality of the business and rotating weekend work will be required.
• Covered by the Waste Management 2020 Award.

Some of your key responsibilities will include: 

• Operating Front End Loaders across varying activities - from loading truck and trailers, grinders and screening plants
• Forming windrows, rolling stockpiles, mixing and blending products to meet process standards
• Accurately capturing data on our tablet system such as truck weights for dispatch records.
• Collaborating with the team to ensure smooth operations and timely completion of tasks
• Reporting to the Team Leader, this role is crucial to our operation, operating our key machinery on site

A successful applicant will have the following attributes:

• A current front-End Loader licence and experience loading truck and trailers advantageous
• A hard-working nature and good worth ethic
• Display a strong commitment to health and safety
• Physical fitness as the job may involve manual labor and working in varying weather conditions
• Be a team player

Working with Jeffries, you will be rewarded with:

• Career development opportunities.
• A fantastic and passionate team to work with
• Access to Jeffries range of compost, soil and mulch products at team member benefits rates

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a full pre-employment assessment and drug screen before joining.

Access to transportation is necessary as work may be assigned at either our Wingfield or Buckland Park facilities.

If you believe you can contribute to the next chapter of the Jeffries success story, attach your resume and covering letter, and we will be in touch.