Process Operator (Goulburn)

Hyne & Son; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs – employee assis t

Above award wages

Generous product discounts

Ongoing training and development

Career growth

Job summary

Rocky Point is seeking multi skilled and enthusiastic Production Operators to join our brand-new site at Goulburn. This full-time role covers end-to-end production from raw material mixing to bagging and dispatch at Rocky Point's Goulburn site.

Operators will be trained to work across five functional areas with emphasis on quality, safety and teamwork. The position offers above award wages and ongoing training within a market leader in horticultural solutions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated forklift operation experience.
• Physically fit with ability to perform manual handling.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious.
• Willing to cross-train and rotate across five areas.
• Experience in production, manufacturing, or warehouse operations.
• Flexible can-do attitude with proactive approach.
• Ability to work under pressure in a small team.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality focus.
• Good communication skills.
• Initiative and independent decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix nursery blends and growing media according to recipes, quality standards and traceability requirements.
• Measure and handle raw materials and fertilisers accurately while maintaining product consistency and preventing contamination.
• Operate machinery including front-end loaders, pillow bagging equipment, compression baggers and forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Monitor product quality throughout production runs and remove or reprocess non-conforming products as required.
• Load, unload, stack and transport raw materials, finished goods and pallets across the site.
• Complete machinery pre-starts, basic maintenance and report any faults or damaged equipment.
• Monitor stock levels, conduct stock counts and support inventory control processes.
• Prepare finished goods for dispatch, including secure truck loading and quality inspections prior to delivery.
• Maintain clean, organised and safe work areas in line with housekeeping and biosecurity requirements.
• Work collaboratively with team members, communicate effectively and rotate across operational functions as required.
• Follow company policies, procedures and instructions from the Site Leader.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual handling

Reliability

Cross-training

Production experience

Can-do attitude

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Initiative

Job description

Rocky Point has a simple philosophy. We seek to help all Australians enjoy great results with the plants they grow. Whether that’s helping home gardeners make the most of their land, or helping industry professionals grow their businesses, we’re here to supply the best products so our customers can create the best results possible.

Rocky Point has grown into one of Australia’s leading producers of gardening and landscaping products. We proudly package and distribute premium quality products for home gardeners, professional growers, and landscapers through well-established retail and wholesale channels nationwide.

As part of the Hyne Group, a proudly Australian, family-owned business with a legacy in sustainable forestry, we’ve expanded our capabilities even further. The recent integration of Bassett Barks into the Rocky Point family strengthens our supply chain, deepens our raw material expertise, and enables us to deliver even greater value to our customers. With a combined 60+ years’ experience in growing media and landscape supply, we’re continuing to lead the way in sustainable, innovative horticultural solutions.

Your Next Role

We are seeking multi skilled and enthusiastic Production Operators, to join our brand-new site at Goulburn. This is a full-time position, where you will play a key role in the end-to-end production cycle at Rocky Point's Goulburn site, from small-batch raw material mixing through bagging and finished-goods despatch.

This role is responsible for supporting production, bagging, material handling and dispatch operations across multiple functional areas within the site. Operators will be trained to become competent across all areas of the operation while maintaining strong quality, safety and teamwork standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix nursery blends and growing media in line with recipes, quality standards and traceability requirements
• Measure and handle raw materials and fertilisers accurately while maintaining product consistency and preventing contamination
• Operate machinery including front-end loaders, pillow bagging equipment, compression baggers and forklifts safely and efficiently
• Monitor product quality throughout production runs and remove or reprocess non-conforming products as required
• Load, unload, stack and transport raw materials, finished goods and pallets across the site
• Complete machinery pre-starts, basic maintenance and report any faults or damaged equipment
• Monitor stock levels, conduct stock counts and support inventory control processes
• Prepare finished goods for dispatch, including secure truck loading and quality inspections prior to delivery
• Maintain clean, organised and safe work areas in line with housekeeping and biosecurity requirements
• Work collaboratively with team members, communicate effectively and rotate across operational functions as required
• Follow company policies, procedures and instructions from the Site Leader

About you

Essential

• Demonstrated experience operating a Forklift.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks
• Reliable and punctual with a commitment to safety
• Willingness and ability to be cross-trained and rotate across all five functional areas
• Demonstrated experience in production, manufacturing, or warehouse operations
• Flexible "can-do" attitude with a proactive approach
• Ability to work under pressure in a small team
• Excellent attention to detail and quality focus
• Good communication skills
• Shows initiative and independent decision-making

Desirable

• Previous experience operating Excavator, Front-end loader or other earthmoving equipment
• Previous experience in landscape supplies or composting facility

Why Rocky Point?

• Wellbeing programs – employee assistance program that provides 24-hour access to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed.
• Above award wages.
• Generous product discounts
• Ongoing training and development
• Career growth in an expanding and progressive company who is market leader in the industry