Malt Process Worker

Barrett Burston Malting; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Burston Malting's Pinkenba malt plant in Brisbane is seeking a full-time Plant Operator. The role is physical, with lifting and climbing duties; shifts start at 6am or 8am and may include weekend overtime.

You will operate and maintain plant processes and ensure safety protocols are followed. Responsibilities include high pressure cleaning, loading/unloading trucks, sampling grain, and completing paperwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work.
• Safety-focused with experience in high safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to perform physical demands including lifting 25 kilos and working in dusty/wet environments.
• Ability to read standard operating procedures and follow written/verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• High pressure cleaning.
• Loading trucks and containers.
• Unloading trucks.
• Sampling and testing grain.
• Completing check sheets/paperwork.

Skills

Autonomy

Planning & organisation

Safety-focused

Physical stamina

Reading SOPs

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Barrett Burston Malting part of Soufflet Malt, the world’s largest malting company, is currently seeking a full-time Plant Operator for our Pinkenba malt plant in Brisbane.

This is a physical role where you can expect to twist and climb stairs as well as lift and move weights. Shifts are Monday to Friday commencing at 6am or 8am, with regular overtime on weekends available.

Duties include:

• High pressure cleaning
• Loading trucks and containers
• Unloading trucks
• Sampling and testing grain
• Completing check sheets/paperwork

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work
• Previous experience cleaning within a production or agribusiness environment
• Safety-focus with experience working to high safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to perform and meet the physical demands of the position including but not limited to: lifting 25 kilos and working in dusty and wet environments with proper PPE
• Must be able to read standard operating procedures, follow written and verbal instructions, and complete safety risk assessments
• Ability to work shifts commencing at 6am, and undertake some weekend work
• Forklift license would be beneficial

In addition to providing proof of full working rights and suitable work referees, preferred candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.