Plant Operator (Feeding)

Mort & Co; Dalby; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing roster

Employee discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Mort & Co is a leading Australian beef cattle feeding and export company with a Grassdale feedlot known for quality and sustainability. We are seeking a Plant Operator to run loaders, feed trucks and related equipment with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery of ration to livestock.

You will operate plant controls, manage liquid storage and batching, and support safe, efficient feed operations while maintaining thorough records and working as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proven plant operation skills with loaders, tipping trucks and related equipment.
• Experience with liquid storage, dispensing and feed batching.
• Strong focus on feed accuracy, consistency and quality.
• Experience with plant control systems; familiarity with Digistar.
• Good communication, teamwork and record-keeping skills.
• Committed to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Operating feed trucks and associated equipment
• Performing commodity area loader operations
• Operating heavy equipment for hay processing
• Cleaning troughs
• Tarping and untarping silage

Skills

Plant operation

Loader operations

Liquid storage

Feed batching

Feed accuracy

Digistar

Communication

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Safety

Tools

Digistar

Job description

Mort & Co is one of Australia’s most innovative privately-owned beef cattle lot feeding, management and marketing companies, and a leading exporter of premium Australian agricultural products.

Driven by a passionate desire for quality and innovation, Mort & Co has diversified to welcome a range of complementary and sustainable business solutions in addition to strong community engagement and support for local communities.

Mort & Co’s flagship feedlot at Grassdale is a world-class facility with a strong reputation in the agricultural and beef industry. Mort & Co has taken significant steps to set the standard in environmental impact and animal welfare setting them apart as sustainable, responsible and forward thinking.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Plant Operator in the Feedlot, you will play an important role in the effective operation of the feeding team. Working under general direction, you will operate plant equipment such as loaders and feed trucks to batch and deliver quality ration to livestock with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating feed trucks and associated supporting equipment
• Performing commodity area loader operations (outside loader)
• Operating heavy equipment for hay processing
• Cleaning troughs
• Tarping and untarping silage

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven plant operation skills, including loaders, tipping trucks and ancillary equipment
• Experience with liquid storage, dispensing and feed batching
• A strong focus on feed accuracy, consistency and quality
• Confidence using plant control systems, automated systems and Digistar
• Strong communication, teamwork and record-keeping skills
• A positive attitude and commitment to safe work practices

WHY WORK WITH US?

• We care about your wellbeing, and offer a roster that supports a healthy lifestyle
• Mort & Co Employee Discounts (Meat, Fuel and Health Insurance)
• Grow Your Career in Agriculture at Mort & Co with ongoing Training and Development

OTHER INFORMATION TO KNOW

Mort & Co is an equal opportunity employer always on the lookout for great people to join the team. We encourage you to bring your true self to work and thrive in a fast paced, innovative environment. We would love you to consider joining us on the journey.