Bulk Materials Plant Operator – Milling & Automation

Irwin Stockfeeds; Kyabram; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin Stockfeeds, a family-owned leader in quality feed supplements in Victoria, seeks an experienced Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator for its Kyabram plant. You will process bulk materials, operate milling equipment, and oversee batches to meet formulations and timing constraints.

The role requires attention to detail, experience with grain and bulk stockfeeds, and familiarity with ProBatch automation. Weekend/night overtime and teamwork are essential for service to clients.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail with ability to monitor processes.
• Experience handling grain and bulk stockfeeds in a plant.
• Familiarity with ProBatch or similar automation systems.
• Understanding of batching, grinding and mixing in milling equipment.
• Weighbridge operations experience.
• Warehousing exposure and inventory handling.
• Strong problem solving and fault finding skills.
• Team player with leadership potential.
• Reliable, punctual and eager to learn.
• Flexible to work overtime, weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Process and handle bulk materials including grains and additives.
• Operate milling equipment to mix, batch, grind and ration ingredients.
• Manage warehousing tasks and stock movements.
• Adhere to formulations, quality guidelines and time frames.
• Monitor automation systems and respond to faults.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth production.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Grain handling

Bulk stockfeeds handling

Plant control automation

Milling equipment know-how

Weighbridge operation

Warehousing

Fault finding

Teamwork & leadership

Punctual & reliable

Overtime flexibility

Stock feed milling experience

Mechanical/Electrical background

Tools

ProBatch

Job description

Irwin Stockfeeds, a family-owned leader in quality feed supplements in Victoria, seeks an experienced Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator for its Kyabram plant. You will process bulk materials, operate milling equipment, and oversee batches to meet formulations and timing constraints.

The role requires attention to detail, experience with grain and bulk stockfeeds, and familiarity with ProBatch automation. Weekend/night overtime and teamwork are essential for service to clients.