Mill Production Operator

Work Initiatives; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Initiatives in Mackay region is seeking a Mill Production Operator to help keep the mill running smoothly. You will operate and monitor milling equipment, load raw materials, and perform routine quality checks.

You’ll also assist with sampling, packing, and dispatch, while maintaining a clean, safe work environment and following all procedures. Forklift tasks and weighbridge duties may be involved.

Qualifications

• Experience in production, manufacturing, agriculture, or mill operations preferred.
• Current Forklift Licence is desirable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on safety.
• Reliable, self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Physically fit and able to work in an industrial environment.
• Able to pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screen.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety focus

Reliability

Physically fit

Willing to learn

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.

Responsibilities

• 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. So it's over to you.