Mill Production Operator

Ridley; Narangba; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Supportive team culture

Excellent employee benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ridley in Narangba is seeking a motivated Production Operator to join our hands-on team. You will operate and monitor manufacturing equipment, assist with raw material handling, quality testing, and product dispatch while upholding safety and quality standards.

As part of a close-knit team, you will help maintain product quality, hit production targets, and ensure a safe, environmentally responsible site. Training is provided, with opportunities for development within a leading Australian

Qualifications

• Forklift licence is required.
• Current driver's licence is required.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or warehousing is preferred but not essential.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental responsibility.
• Ability to work in a physically active manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment per SOPs.
• Monitor processes and adjust to maintain quality and performance.
• Receive, store, and dispatch raw materials and finished products.
• Prepare ingredients and materials for production.
• Carry out routine quality checks and complete production records.
• Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Identify and report equipment faults, process issues, and safety hazards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Skills

Forklift licence

Driver's licence

Safety minded

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Job description

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:

• A current Forklift Licence.
• 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.