Mill Production Operator

What's on offer?

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Mill Production Operator to join our team in Bendigo-Wellsford.

In return for your skills and commitment, Ridley AgriProducts offers a supportive team environment, great culture and excellent benefits. Full training will be provided to the successful applicant.

The key responsibilities for this position include:

Comply with relevant OHS/WHS  legislation including:

• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of persons who may be affected by their actions (or omissions).
• Co-operate with any reasonable instruction, policy and procedure.
• Not intentionally (or recklessly) interfere with, or misuse anything provided at the workplace in the interests of health, safety or welfare; and
• Identify and report all hazards, near misses, injuries, illnesses and incidents.

Behaves in a manner that demonstrates care for others and Ridley product and property.

Quality

• Attends and participates in all relevant training and personal development.
• Actively participates in planned site meetings.
• Compliance with relevant HACCP requirements, ensuring activities comply with the program and assisting to manage the maintenance of HACCP accreditation.
• Understanding and awareness of Feedsafe, ensuring activities comply with the program and assisting to manage the maintenance of Feedsafe accreditation.
• Participate in site Continuous improvement program.

Production

• Ensure all aspects of the manufacturing process are planned and executed within the acceptable tolerances and to site
• Empty storage silo of finished product into designated tote bins.
• Prepare and fill bulk bags of finished feeds as required.
• Accurate inventory reconciliation and reporting to site management.
• Ensure at all times that the plant and equipment meets specified standards is in safe working condition.
• Staff and workplace issues reported to Site Manager when they occur focusing on continual improvement.
• Any other responsibilities and/or Authorities as specifically designated by Site Manager or Delegate.
• Identify and report non-conformances as per Ridley process.
• Unload incoming raw materials and products. Load outgoing finished products
• Check off and verify incoming products and materials
• Prepare outgoing branch transfers to other sites ensuring weights/use by dates/condition meet expectations.

The key requirements of this role include:

• Sound knowledge of OH&S and Environmental Policies and Legislation.
• Be able to work shift work and overtime
• Have good communication skills
• Physically fit to undertake manual and repetitive tasks
• Be able to work in a team environment to meet all targets
• Be reliable and motivated
• Sound computing skills. Able to work in Office and AX programs.
• Current Driver's Licence
• Current Forklift Licence

How to apply

To apply please visit www.ridley.com.au/about/vacancies and provide both your resume and cover letter. Open to applicants with Australian unrestricted work rights only. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing). Previous applicants need not apply.

Applications close: 30 June 2024