Plant Operator (PM) | Newbridge, Vic

Bio Gro; Newbridge; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio Gro is seeking a motivated Plant Operator for its Newbridge, Victoria site, operating in the Manufacturing team during the afternoon shift (2pm-10pm).

You will perform pre-start checks, operate equipment safely, and assist with feeding plants and loading trucks while contributing to continuous improvement and safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Loader Licence (LL).
• Experience with loading, feeding, and stock handling advantageous.
• Ability to work unsupervised or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate site equipment safely and efficiently.
• Conduct pre-start checks and report faults.
• Assist with feeding screening plants and loading trucks.
• Maintain tidy work areas and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Loader Licence LL

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Equipment operation

Job description

About Us:

Van Schaik's Bio Gro is a family-owned circular economy business and industry leader in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of quality products from organics tailored to a wide range of growing media, mulch, and compost applications. The business comprises two sites within in Mount Gambier (regional South Australia), Dandenong South (metropolitan Victoria) and Newbridge, (regional Victoria).At the core of everything we do, lies a deep commitment to sustainability and the environment for future generations. This is underpinned by our key philosophy of Recover, Refine and Reapply. Together with our valued employees, customers, and partners, we will continue to set sustainable standards for our industry and for our future.

About the role:

Bio Gro is looking for a motivated and experienced Plant Operator to join the team at our site in Newbridge, Victoria, to operate within our Manufacturing team. This an afternoon shift position, 2pm-10pm.

Bio Gro operate a fleet of Volvo & Caterpillar Mobile Equipment and as a part of the role you will be required to complete pre-start checks, keep your equipment neat and tidy along with reporting on any faults to our onsite Maintenance team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for operating Bio Gro equipment in a Safe & Responsible way, while executing manufacturing functions that include; Feeding screening plant hoppers, grinders etc. tailing away from equipment, building rows/stockpiles, loading trucks with outgoing finished goods, directing Truck Drivers to locations onsite in a polite and respectful manner, to avoid congestion.

Other key criteria that our business is looking for are quality people to participate in continuous improvement, great communication skills, team-oriented behaviour and can follow processes and procedures to execute Production Plans.

About you:

• Commitment to Bio Gro's safety, environmental and quality assurance policies and company values


• Current Loader Licence (LL) essential


• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximising effective manufacture is an advantage but not essential.


• Ability to work unsupervised or in a team environment.


• Strong time management skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Ability to follow process and procedures.


• Attention to detail.


• Organisational skills.

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