Mill Production Operator

RIDLEY USA INC.; Narangba; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing development

Supportive team culture

Excellent employee benefits

Career development opportunities

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

Ridley is hiring a Production Operator for our Narangba site in Queensland. You will operate and monitor manufacturing equipment, handle raw materials, perform quality checks, and assist with dispatch while upholding safety and quality standards.

Join a close-knit team that prioritises safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Candidates should be mechanically minded, capable of working in a physically active environment, and committed to environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

• Current Driver's Licence.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or warehousing (preferred but not essential).
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to identify and report safety or quality issues.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental responsibility.
• The ability to work in a physically active manufacturing environment is important.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Monitor production processes and make adjustments to maintain product quality and plant performance.
• Receive, store, and dispatch raw materials and finished products.
• Prepare ingredients and materials for production.
• Carry out routine quality checks and accurately complete production records.
• Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.
• Identify and report equipment faults, process issues, and safety hazards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Skills

Driver's licence

Manufacturing experience

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Quality testing equipment

Job description

At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and safety-focused Production Operator to join our team at Narangba.

In this hands‑on role, you will operate and monitor manufacturing equipment, assist with raw material handling, quality testing, and product dispatch, while ensuring our products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Working as part of a close‑knit team, you will playan important role in maintaining product quality, meeting production targets, and ensuring our site remains safe and environmentally responsible.

What You Will Be Doing

• Operate production equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Monitor production processes andmake adjustments to maintain product quality and plant performance.
• Receive, store, and dispatch raw materials and finished products.
• Prepare ingredients and materials for production.
• Carry out routine quality checks and accurately complete production records.
• Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.
• Identify and report equipment faults, process issues, and safety hazards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

About You

You will enjoy hands‑on work, be mechanically minded, and take pride in working safely while producing quality products.

To be successful, you will have:

• Current Driver's Licence.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or warehousing (preferred but not essential).
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to identify and report safety or quality issues.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental responsibility.
• The ability to work in a physically active manufacturing environment is important.

Why Join Ridley?

At Ridley, we invest in our people and offer:

• Full training and ongoing development.
• A supportive and collaborativeteam culture.
• Excellent employee benefits.
• Career development opportunities within a leading Australian agribusiness.
• A workplace where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are valued every day.

Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete background checks and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.