Factory Operator - Pecan Processing

Stahmann Webster; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Stahmann Webster is seeking a motivated Processing Operator to join the Pecan Processing team in Toowoomba. This hands-on role operates, sets up, monitors and maintains food processing and packaging equipment to meet production targets, safety standards and daily KPIs.

You will rotate across processing plant sections, support equipment maintenance, and complete production records, while upholding HACCP and quality management systems. Forklift duties and weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production machinery in a food, beverage or FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Ability to set up, operate, adjust and fault-find food manufacturing machinery.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail.
• Able to follow SOPs and complete production documentation.
• Commitment to health and safety and food quality standards.
• Willingness to work weekends when required.
• Knowledge of HACCP and quality management systems.
• Current Forklift Licence.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and shutdown food processing and packaging machinery in accordance with Safe Operating Procedures.
• Perform pre-start checks and product/size changeovers.
• Troubleshoot minor stoppages and faults and escalate as needed.
• Monitor machinery to achieve production targets and KPIs.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards in all tasks.

Skills

Machinery operation

Machinery setup

Troubleshooting

Quality focus

SOP/documentation

Safety culture

Weekend availability

HACCP knowledge

Forklift licence

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Processing Operator to join our Pecan Processing team in Toowoomba.

This hands-on role is responsible for operating, setting up, monitoring and maintaining food processing and packaging equipment to ensure production targets, food safety requirements, quality standards and daily KPIs are achieved. You will play an important role in supporting our production operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

Factory Operator | Pecan Processing

We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Processing Operator to join our Pecan Processing team in Toowoomba.

This hands-on role is responsible for operating, setting up, monitoring and maintaining food processing and packaging equipment to ensure production targets, food safety requirements, quality standards and daily KPIs are achieved. You will play an important role in supporting our production operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Production Coordinator, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Performing the setup, operation and shutdown of food processing and packaging machinery in accordance with Safe Operating Procedures.

• Conducting pre-start checks and product/size changeovers.

• Undertaking first-line troubleshooting of minor stoppages and faults and escalating issues to Maintenance where required.

• Monitoring machinery and equipment performance to ensure production objectives are achieved.

• Maintaining food safety and quality standards in all tasks undertaken.

• Achieving daily KPIs and production targets.

• Sorting product to remove defects and foreign materials in accordance with specifications.

• Product packing and manual handling activities.

• Rotating across different sections of the processing plant as required.

• Cleaning and sanitising processing equipment and machinery.

• Operating forklifts safely and efficiently.

• Completing basic computer-based tasks and production records.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Prior experience operating production machinery in a food, beverage or FMCG manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated competency in setting up, operating, adjusting and basic fault-finding of food manufacturing machinery.

• Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail.

• Literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to follow SOPs and complete production documentation.

• Commitment to workplace health and safety.

• Strong focus on food safety and quality.

• Willingness to work weekends when required.

• Understanding of HACCP and quality management systems.

• Current Forklift Licence.

Why Join Stahmann Webster?

At Stahmann Webster, our diverse team of dedicated people have been the driving force behind our success. As industry leaders, we are focused on attracting outstanding industry professionals to our business as well as building strong relationships within the community to identify and nurture future talent.

Our commitment to safety, to our people and to our community lies at the heart of our values.

Our Values

• Growth Mindset – We challenge ourselves and each other to never be standing still, we consistently strive to do things better.

• Empowered – We relish the opportunity to enrich and enlarge our roles, gripping autonomy and freedoms that matter.

• Resilient – We approach all challenges with positivity and determination, viewing every setback as temporary and surmountable.

• Connected – We are united around a shared purpose and never hesitate to support people in other parts of the business to be successful.

• Humble – We are dedicated to serving each other and always put the team first.

What We Are Offering

• Toowoomba location.

• Opportunity to work within a leading Australian horticultural business.

• Supportive team environment focused on safety and continuous improvement.

We Invest in You

• To develop your skills and safety knowledge – we provide funding for safety courses, certifications, and professional development opportunities.

Build a Long-Term Career in Agriculture

• Career development opportunities across our growing national operations.

Make a Difference

• Have your say – we encourage our people to provide regular feedback to our leaders and to the business by contributing to our surveys.

• Be a part of a bigger purpose – we give back to our local communities and promote the health of our global environment through a range of purpose-driven initiatives.

And So Much More!

• Attractive SW Paid Parental Leave Policy – supporting eligible primary and secondary carers.

• The People's Pantry – providing food items to help keep you going throughout the day.

• Feel supported at work – access to wellbeing initiatives and support when life's challenges arise.

• Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace – our people come from more than 20 cultural backgrounds and we celebrate all of our communities.

• Opportunity to travel – opportunities may arise to work across our various sites and experience different parts of the business.

What You Should Know About Our Operations

Our business is widespread, growing walnuts and almonds in the Riverina Region of New South Wales, pecans in Moree and macadamias, avocados and mangoes in Bundaberg, Queensland.

Off the paddock, we operate nut processing and packing facilities in Leeton, Toowoomba and Bundaberg, as well as fruit packing and processing operations in Bundaberg. Our shared services teams, including Finance, Sales, ESG, Safety and People & Culture, are located across our sites and offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Griffith.

Interested?

If you're an experienced production operator who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is committed to producing quality products safely and efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.