Intake Operator | Sydney

George Weston Foods; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauri, part of the George Weston Foods Group, invites applications for an Intake Operator to coordinate receival and movement of grains and meals across the site. This hands-on role blends operations, quality and inventory tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will receive training and work with SAP, SCADA and PLC systems while contributing to safety and continuous improvement. A forklift licence is highly regarded and rail interface training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, grain handling, warehousing or logistics.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to follow processes and work independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.
• Current Forklift Licence (highly regarded).
• Completed Rail Interface Training or willing to complete.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and processing raw material deliveries by truck and rail.
• Coordinating rail interface activities with ~2–3 train receivals per week.
• Sampling, testing, and assessing incoming grains and meals.
• Monitoring and measuring storage bins and inventory levels.
• Managing grain transfers and silo allocations.
• Operating and monitoring SCADA and PLC-controlled systems.
• Processing receival and inventory transactions through SAP.
• Maintaining accurate records and spreadsheets.
• Working closely with Operations, Quality, Logistics and Maintenance teams.
• Supporting site safety, housekeeping, and food safety standards.

Skills

Manufacturing

Grain handling

Warehousing

Logistics

SAP

Excel

Forklift license

Rail interface training

Safety awareness

Continuous improvement

Tools

SCADA

PLC

Job description

About Us

Mauri, part of the George Weston Foods Group, is a leading supplier of high-quality flours, yeasts, pre-mixes, improvers, grains and animal nutrition.

Our Weston Animal Nutrition division is one of Australia's largest and longest established manufacturers of high-quality processed animal feed products. We provide compound feeds, concentrates, and nutritional services for commercially farmed animals from sites throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Together, we sustainably feed the nation. To learn more about our business, please visit mauri.com.au and gwf.com.au.

About The Role

As an Intake Operator, you'll be responsible for coordinating the receival and movement of grains and meals across the site via both road and rail. This hands‑on role combines operational, quality and inventory responsibilities within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Receiving and processing raw material deliveries by truck and rail.
• Coordinating rail interface activities, including approximately 2-3 train receivals per week.
• Sampling, testing, and assessing incoming grains and meals.
• Monitoring and measuring storage bins and inventory levels.
• Managing grain transfers and silo allocations.
• Operating and monitoring SCADA and PLC-controlled systems.
• Processing receival and inventory transactions through SAP.
• Maintaining accurate records and spreadsheets.
• Working closely with Operations, Quality, Logistics and Maintenance teams.
• Supporting site safety, housekeeping, and food safety standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment and has a strong focus on safety, quality, and accuracy.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in manufacturing, grain handling, agriculture, warehousing, or logistics.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Confidence using computer systems, including SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to follow processes and work independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.
• A current Forklift Licence (highly regarded).
• Completed Rail Interface Training or willing to complete.

Why Join WAN?

• Join a leading Australian animal nutrition business.
• Be part of a supportive and safety‑focused team.
• Receive comprehensive on‑the‑job training and support from experienced team members.
• Learn specialist skills in grain handling, sampling, testing, inventory management, and rail operations.
• Work in a varied role combining operations, quality, and logistics.
• Opportunity to grow your skills and develop a long‑term career within manufacturing and operations.
• Contribute to the production of high‑quality feed products that support Australian agriculture.

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening including medical (includes drug & alcohol testing) and criminal history checks.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.

Learn more at mauri.com.au and gwf.com.au.