AddressVetafarm is Australia's leading innovator and manufacturer of specialised animal health and welfare products. Established in Wagga Wagga in 1990, we proudly distribute our products domestically and in over 30 countries globally.
We pride ourselves on our team culture and were recently announced as a 5-Star Employer of Choice by HRD Australia in 2024!
The Role:
We are seeking a hands-on Grounds Maintenance / Trade Assistant to join our team within our manufacturing facility in Bomen.
The Grounds Maintenance / Trade Assistant is responsible for the general care and maintenance of all Vetafarm buildings and grounds, and acts as the go-to all rounder within our Operations team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all Vetafarm sites (especially the food and pharmaceutical manufacturing facility) are clean, tidy, and well-maintained in line with quality, Feedsafe and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
- Operate vehicles including a work ute, heavy rigid truck, forklift, loader, ride-on floor sweeper, ride-on lawn mower or tractor as required to perform duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner.
- Physically manage, maintain and keep record of Vetafarm’s rodent control procedures at all Vetafarm sites.
- Assist the onsite Operations and Maintenance teams with ad hoc tasks as required.
- Transport goods to and from Vetafarm’s research and development farm.
- Empty bins and remove rubbish from Vetafarm premises.
About You:
- Available to work full-time Monday to Friday.
- Good physical fitness and the ability to lift up to 20kgs.
- A flexible team player with good communication skills and a can-do attitude.
- Willing to tackle a variety of tasks where no day will look the same as the next.
- Must have a current drivers licence and reliable transportation.
- A current forklift and HR truck licence are preferred.
- Good mechanical knowledge with previous welding experience or willingness to learn.
To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing the key criteria listed above, and a current up-to-date resume.
Please click the ‘Apply for this job’ button to submit your application.
Vetafarm will require the successful applicant to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening.
Vetafarm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
www.vetafarm.com.au
