Mill Production Operator — Safety‑Driven, Hands‑On Role

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

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.