Manufacturing Plant Operator - Dalby, QLD

AgriLabour; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing work

40 hours per week

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia is seeking a reliable Manufacturing Plant Operator to support a fertiliser manufacturing facility in Dalby, Queensland. This hands-on role involves operating processing and packaging equipment to produce high-quality fertilisers, with emphasis on safety, teamwork and attention to detail in a hot and dusty environment.

You will maintain feed rates, assist with granulation and quality checks, follow procedures, and help ensure production targets are met.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant, processing or production equipment.
• Ability to work safely in a hot, dusty environment.
• Flexibility to move between tasks as required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow operating procedures and safety requirements.
• Reliable and proactive approach to work.
• 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.
• Assist across other manufacturing activities and tasks as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Operating plant equipment

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

• 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

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
• Assist across other manufacturing activities and tasks as required
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• 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:

• 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.