Materials Allocator & Batch Planner

Heidelberg Materials; Farleigh; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime rates

Full-time role

Training & progression

PPE provided

Safety culture

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking an Allocator/Batcher to join our Mackay operations. You will support production scheduling, batching, and material allocation to meet customer and plant requirements, using computerised control systems and production software.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration with production, maintenance and logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, batching or material handling environments.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive problem solving.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production setting.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily allocation plans for raw materials (clinker, limestone, aggregates).
• Operate batching plant control systems to measure and mix materials per specs.
• Monitor and adjust batching parameters for consistency and quality.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance and logistics teams for deliveries.
• Conduct inventory checks and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain records of material consumption, batches and stock movements.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and calibrations.
• Identify faults, quality issues and bottlenecks; report them.
• Support safety initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Adhere to company safety policies and standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Safety mindset

Tools

Control systems

Production software

Job description

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking an Allocator/Batcher to join our Mackay operations. You will support production scheduling, batching, and material allocation to meet customer and plant requirements, using computerised control systems and production software.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration with production, maintenance and logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries and continuous improvement.