Manufacturing Plant Operator - Dalby, Qld

Agri Labour; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing work

40 hours per week

Experience in fertiliser manufacturing

Team environment

Penalty rates

Competitive rate

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia is seeking a reliable Manufacturing Plant Operator for a fertiliser facility in Dalby, Queensland. You will operate processing and packaging equipment to produce high-quality fertiliser products, in a hot, dusty environment where safety and teamwork are essential.

This hands-on role offers ongoing work with a typical 40-hour week and opportunities to gain experience across processing, packaging and plant operations while contributing to safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing plant experience.
• Experience operating plant, processing or production equipment.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a hot and dusty environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to move between different tasks as required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety and consistent production standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate fertiliser processing and packaging facilities to meet production requirements.
• Support the day-to-day operation of granulation and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain accurate feed rates, batching and product consistency.
• Operate and monitor plant and equipment in line with procedures and safety requirements.
• Identify, report and respond to safety hazards, quality issues and operational variances.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Follow established quality assurance processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist across other manufacturing activities and tasks as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Plant equipment operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Procedural compliance

Communication

Job description

The benefits

• Start: ASAP
• $34.96 per hour + penalty rates
• Duration: Ongoing
• Join a well-established fertiliser manufacturing operation
• Hands-on role with varied plant, processing and packaging duties
• Supportive, safety-focused environment with potential for ongoing work

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a reliable Manufacturing Plant Operator to support the efficient and safe operation of a fertiliser manufacturing facility in Dalby, Queensland. Working within the agricultural manufacturing industry, you will operate processing and packaging equipment to help produce high-quality fertiliser products accurately and consistently. This is a hands-on role in a busy, hot and dusty plant environment where safety, teamwork, attention to detail and flexibility are essential.

Key Responsibilities

You will help keep the manufacturing plant operating safely and efficiently while ensuring production, quality and batching requirements are consistently met.

• Operate fertiliser processing and packaging facilities to meet production requirements
• Support the day-to-day operation of granulation and manufacturing processes
• Maintain accurate feed rates, batching and product consistency
• Operate and monitor plant and equipment in line with procedures and safety requirements
• Identify, report and respond to safety hazards, quality issues and operational variances
• Maintain accurate production and quality records
• Follow established quality assurance processes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist across other manufacturing activities and tasks as required
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Benefits

• Competitive rate of $34.96 per hour plus applicable penalty rates
• Opportunity for ongoing work for the right person
• Consistent schedule of approximately 40 hours per week
• Gain further experience in fertiliser and agricultural manufacturing
• Varied duties across processing, packaging and plant operations
• Work within a team that values safety, quality and reliable production

Your Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous manufacturing plant experience
• Experience operating plant, processing or production equipment
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a hot and dusty environment
• Flexibility and willingness to move between different tasks as required
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow operating procedures and safety requirements
• A reliable and proactive approach to work
• Commitment to quality, safety and consistent production standards

Choose Agri Labour Australia

Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers - we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients' businesses and our candidates' careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.