Mill Operator

Work Initiatives; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Initiatives is seeking a Mill Operator for a state-of-the-art oilseed processing facility located near Ballarat, VIC. This full-time position suits someone with practical skills, a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn within a small, skilled team.

You will perform daily checks, operate SCADA-controlled equipment, assist with maintenance and loading logistics, with daytime shifts and opportunities to grow skills in agriculture and processing.

Qualifications

• A base level of practical skills and the ability to use power tools and machinery would be advantageous.
• Willingness to learn, enthusiasm and a passion for agriculture are important.
• Australian work authorisation is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Daily operational checks, tests and cleaning.
• Control of processing equipment via site-wide SCADA.
• Reporting of processing plant maintenance issues via CMMS software.
• Maintaining the facility to SQF food safe standards.
• Basic repair maintenance where required.
• Logistics / filling of Bulk oil tankers.
• Loading of semi and B-double trucks with Telehandler.
• Operating seed handling equipment and coordinating seed receivals.

Skills

Practical skills

Power tools

Machinery awareness

Willingness to learn

Enthusiasm for agriculture

Tools

SCADA

CMMS

Job description

This role will be well suited to an applicant with experience in fully automated processing & manufacting facilities , particularly in the Energy / Mining sector. Suitable for the person who likes to operate in a small, highly skilled team of 8-10 people with the flexibility of daytime only work hours. The successful applicant will be reporting directly to the Mill manager. Tasks will generally be completed in a rotating team of two depending on the skills required. At times you will be required to work independantly and unsupervised.

Key responsibilities

• Daily operational checks, tests and cleaning
• Control of processing equipment via site-wide SCADA
• Reporting of processing plant maintenance issues via CMMS software
• Maintaining the facility to SQF food safe standards
• Basic repair maintenance where required
• Logistics / filling of Bulk oil tankers
• Loading of semi and B-double trucks with Telehandler
• Operating seed handling equipment and coordinating seed receivals

About you

• A current car license is required
• A forklift license would be advantageous
• A base level of practical skills, the ability to use power tools and machinery awareness would be a strong advantage
• A willingness to learn, enthusiasm and a passion for agriculture is important
• Australian work authorisation is required for this position

Skills and Experience

A base level of practical skills, the ability to use power tools and machinery awareness would be a strong advantage. A willingness to learn, enthusiasm and a passion for agriculture is important. Understanding this is a unique position, on the job training will be provided and some flexibility with working hours can be negotiated.

Australian work authorisation is required for this position.

The position available is for a full time mill operator working in a clean, new, state of the art oilseed processing facility located 10 minutes from Ballarat. If you are looking for a new challenge where no two days are the same, wanting to learn a range of new skills and have a can-do attitude.