Feedmill Operator

Ellerslie Farms; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award Bonus

Job summary

Ellerslie Farms Group seeks a hands-on Mill Feed Operator to support the DA Hall Group Stockfeed Milling Division at our Millmerran site in Queensland. You will assist with receiving commodities, scheduling feed production and deliveries, testing grain, and ensuring stock is kept at proper levels.

This role runs Monday to Friday with 38–45 hours per week; probation may lead to an Award Bonus and further training to increase your value within the division.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current forklift licence and be capable of safe operation.
• Physically fit with ability to perform heavy lifting and manual tasks.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates a can-do attitude and works well in a team.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn basic systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate the mill in accordance with established practices.
• Assist with maintaining feedmill equipment, buildings and surroundings.
• Safely operate a forklift on site.
• Receive commodities into the mill and assist with scheduling production.
• Ensure safe and efficient delivery of feed to farm sites.
• Monitor and control stock levels and report shortages.
• Weigh trucks at the weighbridge as required.
• Test grain according to established procedures.
• Prepare and bag product as needed.

Skills

Forklift Licence

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High school education

Biosecurity training

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Our Mission

To produce affordable and quality eggs from well-cared-for hens in a socially responsible way, utilising the collective strength of a skilled, purpose-driven and innovative team.

Our Values

Responsibility ~ Integrity ~ Generosity ~ Humility ~ Trust = Loyalty

• Have you had experience with Feedmill equipment installation and repairs?
• Award Bonus for successful candidate
• Further training for the right candidate

About us ...

Ellerslie Farms Group is an agribusiness that operates one of the largest poultry farms in Australia.

We employ over 500 people across our farming operations based at Millmerran, an hour west of Toowoomba in Queensland. Our operations are vertically integrated, covering the entire supply chain from chick rearing, grain production, stock feed milling, egg grading and poultry production. Our layer systems include Cage, Cage-free, Free Range and Organic. We have in-house service teams which coordinate bird vaccination, bird relocation, veterinary and nutrition services.

We offer a variety of opportunities for personal and professional development, career advancement and/or future permanent employment for the right individual who demonstrates a willingness to learn and a commitment to our business values.

Please visit www.ellersliefarms.com.au to learn more about who we are.

About the Role ...

DA Hall Group Stockfeed Milling Division supplies the company's total poultry feed requirements. Production at the mill has grown to over 2000 tonnes per week of finished feed, with all feed distributed by a fleet of company trucks.

Working Monday through Friday inclusive (average 38 to 45 hours per week), you would be required to assist with all areas of the mill operations, including receive commodities, schedule feed production and deliveries, control stock levels, weigh trucks, and test grain.

On successful completion of probation and a consistently demonstrated positive work ethic will result in an additional Award Bonus and additional training to increase employee value within the Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the feed mill in accordance with established work practices;
• Assist with the maintenance of the Feedmill equipment, building and surrounds;
• Safely and competently operate a forklift;
• Safely and efficiently assist with the receival of commodities into the mill;
• Ensure safe and efficient delivery of feed to farm sites, in accordance with established schedules and work practices;
• Control stock levels, monitoring and advising when levels may be low;
• Weigh trucks through the weighbridge as and when required;
• Test grain in accordance with established work practices;
• Drive feed body trucks (on site only, truck licence is not required);
• Prepare and bag product as required.

About You ...

• Possess a valid Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck with sufficient operational experience;
• Be very physically fit, and able to perform a variety of physical tasks including heavy lifting, stooping, reaching, climbing ladders and being comfortable with heights, and pushing or pulling;
• Have the ability to work with speed and accuracy in a fast-paced and sometimes time-pressured environment, performing tasks with a high degree of care and attention to detail;
• Have a "can do" attitude by working cooperatively and efficiently to meet daily requirements;
• Be accountable for the work completed;
• Demonstrate effective communication skills;
• Possess basic computer skills; with a mechanical aptitude being an advantage but not essential.

What else do I need?

• A passion for Agriculture and a genuine interest in working in a rural area;
• Sufficient literacy and numeracy skills;
• Our job sites demand strict adherence to bio-security and safety protocols. No jewellery may be worn on the job site except for medical ID jewellery;
• The ability to work in dirty or dusty environments, or work outside in all types of weather.

Please note

Candidates must be willing to adhere to strict bio-security requirements, which include not keeping live birds, chickens or pigs at home. You must be willing to sign our bio-security agreement to avoid contact with any avian species (birds, chickens, ducks, turkeys, etc.).

These positions are not open to overseas applicants.