Plant Operator

Boral; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

RDO and company benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Boral Asphalt in Ballarat is seeking a Plant Operator to batch orders to exact mix designs and to operate the Front End Loader and Bobcat. You will also manage dispatch and loading of trucks and maintain both manual and computer records on site.

You will work with the quality team and site manager, with opportunities to lead on occasion. Early starts and finishing with daily production are required in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant batching and/or asphalt industry experience preferred but not essential.
• Front End Loader experience preferred but training can be offered.
• Strong safety and customer focus.
• FEL ticket desirable.
• Other tickets (Forklift, EWP, Confined Space) beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Accurate batching of orders through Front-end Loader & Bobcat operation.
• Control Room operations.
• Day-to-day administration of the Plant including stock control of raw materials.
• Work closely with the laboratory team.
• General yard and plant housekeeping and maintenance.

Skills

Batching

Loader/Bobcat

Safety

Organisational skills

Docket system

Tools

Docket system

Job description

Your next opportunity

As a Plant Operator, your primary responsibilities in this role will be batching of orders to specified mix designs and utilizing the docket dispatch system, the dispatch and loading of trucks, record keeping of both computer and manual entries, as well as on site quality assurance, loader and bobcat operations and participating in safety initiatives including pre-starts, toolboxes and incident reporting.

As a Plant Operator, your primary responsibilities in this role will be batching of orders to specified mix designs and utilizing the docket dispatch system, the dispatch and loading of trucks, record keeping of both computer and manual entries, as well as on site quality assurance, loader and bobcat operations and participating in safety initiatives including pre-starts, toolboxes and incident reporting. You will champion the sites operation along with the site manager in charge, and may be given an opportunity to step into a leaders role. Flexibility is required in starting early mornings and working until productions end for the day.

Your day will involve

• Accurate batching of orders through Front-end Loader & Bobcat operation
• Control Room operations
• Day-to-day administration of the Plant including stock control of raw materials
• Work closely with the laboratory team
• General yard and plant housekeeping and maintenance

What we are looking for

• Relevant batching and/or asphalt industry experience preferred but not essential
• Front End Loader expertise is favourable, however, training can be offered
• A strong commitment to safety and the environment along with a superior customer focus
• FEL ticket (desirable)
• Other tickets that would benefit are; Forklift, EWP, Confined Space
• Strong organisational skills including the ability to multitask and prioritise competing deadlines

What’s on offer

• Competitive hourly rate + RDO and other company benefits
• Access to various support networks, including the Boral Employee Assistance Program
• Embark on a dynamic career with a leading national construction industry player, offering authentic pathways for career growth and development
• Join a collaborative team environment within an organization dedicated to employee safety and delivering impeccable work quality for our valued customers

About Boral Asphalt

Boral Asphalt supplies high quality surfacing solutions for a wide range of Australian road and construction projects - from local streets to highly complex infrastructure including freeways, highways and airport runways. The Boral Asphalt business includes asphalt manufacturing sites, ‘spray seal’ depots, and an asphalt contracting service. Our people provide solutions to help customers and stakeholders build a sustainable future in a changing world. Our values are what matters to us and guide our behaviours: Safety, Teamwork, Ambition, Accountability and Respect. We’re proud of our legacy as a great Australian business and have a strong foundation to improve and continue fulfilling our purpose and what we do best - building something great. Boral values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.