Mill Production Operator

Programmed; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed is hiring for a Mill Production Operator to keep the mill running smoothly. You will operate and monitor milling equipment, load raw materials, perform quality checks, and assist with packing and dispatch.

Your role requires attention to safety, physical fitness for an industrial setting, and the ability to learn. Forklift experience is desirable, and a pre-employment medical may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in production, manufacturing, agriculture, or mill operations.
• Forklift Licence is desirable but not essential.
• Pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on safety.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production and milling equipment.
• Prepare and load raw materials for production.
• Conduct regular quality checks and record production data.
• Assist with product sampling, packing and dispatch.
• General cleaning and maintenance of machinery and work areas.
• Follow safety and operating procedures to maintain a safe workplace.
• Operate forklifts for loading and unloading onto trucks.
• Operate the weighbridge.

Skills

Production experience

Education

Forklift licence (desirable)

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

About the Role

As a Mill Production Operator, you'll play an important role in keeping the mill running smoothly and efficiently. Your day will include:

• Operating and monitoring production and milling equipment
• Preparing and loading raw materials for production
• Conducting regular quality checks and recording production data
• Assisting with product sampling, packing, and dispatch
• Performing general cleaning and maintenance of machinery and work areas
• Following safety and operating procedures to maintain a safe workplace
• Operating Forklifts loading and unloading onto trucks
• Operating the Weighbridge

What We're Looking For

• Experience in production, manufacturing, agriculture, or mill operations (preferred but not essential)
• A current Forklift Licence (desired but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and focus on safety
• Reliable, self-motivated, and willing to learn
• Physically fit and comfortable working in an industrial environment
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.