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SalarySupplying the international market since 1933, our client is an Australian-owned agribusiness specialising in the supply of high-quality, responsibly raised beef products. With 3 strategically located processing facilities across Victoria and Tasmania, they continue to demonstrate their commitment to animal welfare and the support of local farmers.
Boasting a dynamic culture built on collaboration, support, and teamwork, they are now supplying 10 premium brands including grass-fed, barley-finished, and wagyu beef products. Located at their original processing plant in the Goulburn Valley region of Northern Victoria, a skilled Rendering Operator is required to join their well-established production team.
The Role
This role plays a crucial part in monitoring the performance of associated machinery within the plant. In addition to operating various computer-controlled equipment, this role will also be responsible for the basic maintenance of plant machinery if/when required.
With a strong focus on safety and quality, your duties will include, but not be limited to:
- Operation of equipment and control processes in the production of high quality/high value animal protein products.
- Monitoring gauges related to time, pressure, and temperatures.
- Monitoring product flow with respect to smooth and unrestricted movement of product through the entire system utilising SCADA – managing inputs and outputs.
- Ensuring all quality standards, work instructions, and safety requirements are met.
- Logging pertinent information into log sheets at appropriate intervals.
- Performing basic operator troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
Computer-savvy and mechanically minded, the successful applicant will have previous experience in a similar production-based role. Working 50 hours per week – Monday to Friday – you will have the flexibility to adhere to operational pressures if required after hours.
To be considered for this role, it’s important you can address the following criteria:
- Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment.
- Mechanical and technical aptitude with strong troubleshooting skills.
- Collaborative work ethic whilst being able to work unsupervised.
- Forklift Licence.
- Open Driver’s Licence.
- Q Fever (or willingness to acquire).
- Relevant mechanical trade qualification.
- Relevant Boiler Operator ticket.
- Ability to work afternoon/weekend shifts.
- Sound welding capabilities.
Agri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for Australian agribusiness. Our extensive digital network connects quality candidates to diverse and exciting roles with respected clients across Australia’s agriculture sector.
For more information, contact Ben Frazer, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Agri Talent on 0439 093 ***.
