AddressCobram Estate Olives Limited (CBO) is searching for a Refinery Operator to join the team. Work as a team and at time autonomously ensuring the refinery is running smoothly and product is accounted for. This role entails a mix of shift work, weekend work and day shifts. We are looking for someone who is open to variety and can accommodate a flexible roster.
The Company & Values
Cobram Estate Olives is Australia’s largest olive farmer and producer of extra virgin olive oil. Our world class olive groves, located in Victoria’s Murray River Valley, are flagship groves in the Australian industry with over 2.5 million trees on over 6,240 hectares of pristine Australian farmland. We is the leading marketer of premium Australian extra virgin olive oil and owns Australia’s two top-selling home grown olive oil brands, Cobram Estate and Red Island.
The Role
The position will be based at CBO’s head office in Lara and report to the Refinery Manager. Responsibilities will include (but not limited to) the following activities:
- Learn and operate the refining process in a safe and efficient manner independently.
- Monitor and control the process, testing the various products and responding to various alarms. Investigate and problem solve issues.
- Complete minor maintenance tasks and ensure accurate documentation including QA checks on goods.
- Undertake inventory control, including regular stocktakes and maintaining appropriate stock levels of all consumables and finished goods.
- Ensure all oil is maintained to the highest possible standard, including the regular cleaning of tanks and associated pipework.
- Undertake the loading and unloading of bulk oil shipments via tankers, pallecons and drums.
- Fill bulk oil orders for customers in pallecons and drums.
- Ensure oil is available in the day tanks for daily production.
- Develop an ongoing appreciation of quality requirements and monitor these standards in carrying out duties. This will include the ability to complete ‘oil shipment records and associated documents to ensure compliance to company quality standards;
- Observe all Company rules and regulations regarding work practices and codes of conduct, in particular Food Safety, Occupational Health & Safety and Continuous Improvement.
Skills & Experience
The role will suit someone who shows initiative and understands the importance of following procedures. No previous experience in a similar role is required however the successful candidates will be reliable and hardworking coupled with the following attributes.
- Previous experience following processes and procedures. Experience within a food environment preferred but not essential.
- Previous experience working with fluid transfer or in a winery environment highly desirable but not essential.
- Current forklift license advantageous– we can support the successful candidate in obtaining this if required!
- A strong commitment to workplace health & safety.
- A strong and demonstrated work ethic.
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn with a "can do" attitude.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Physically capable for work duties within the facility.
- Ability to work autonomously or part of a team.
- Flexible working hours and occasional overtime may be required – weekend work also required.
- A willingness to keep skills updated and willingness to undertake training.
- Be prepared to undertake training in relation to the tasks you are performing.
Employee Perks
- Twice yearly product allocation for you and your family/friends
- Discounted products all year round
- Birthday leave
- Program recognising staff for 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter addressing the following key points:
- Your background and interests/qualifications – making you the right candidate for this role
- Something unique about your background and experience that you would bring to this role and the CBO team
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS - PLEASE APPLY THROUGH SEEK.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- Personal information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be treated in the strictest confidence.
- Satisfactory police screening check required.
Unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
