Process Operator - Multiple opportunities

Bush's Proteins; Scenic Rim Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bush's Proteins in Bromelton, Queensland is seeking Process Operators to join the process team in a full-time role. You will safely operate rendering plant equipment, monitor key indicators and maintain stable production flow in a hot, noisy industrial environment.

The role requires rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays. We value reliability, attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions while working with maintenance teams and supporting plant performance

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industrial processing or food manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to understand equipment operation and plant conditions.
• Comfort reading gauges, temperatures, pressures and process trends.
• Basic computer/recordkeeping skills.
• Good communication and ability to follow instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate rendering equipment and related systems.
• Monitor temperatures, pressures, flows and product quality indicators.
• Adjust plant controls to optimise throughput and specifications.
• Conduct regular plant inspections and identify abnormal conditions.
• Receive, load and transfer raw materials and maintain records.
• Assist maintenance during repairs, shutdowns and start-ups.

Skills

Heavy industrial processing

Gauge interpretation

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Job description

Process Operator - Multiple opportunities

Are you safety focused, reliable and comfortable working in a hands‑on industrial environment?

Bush’s Proteins is seeking several Process Operators to join our Process team at Bromelton. This is a full-time role responsible for safely and efficiently operating rendering plant equipment, maintaining stable production flow and supporting reliable plant performance.

Are you safety focused, reliable and comfortable working in a hands‑on industrial environment?

Bush’s Proteins is seeking several Process Operators to join our Process team at Bromelton. This is a full-time role responsible for safely and efficiently operating rendering plant equipment, maintaining stable production flow and supporting reliable plant performance.

About the role

As a Process Operator, you will:

• Operate rendering equipment including cookers, presses, centrifuges, dryers, conveyors, boilers and associated systems.
• Monitor temperatures, pressures, flows and product quality indicators.
• Adjust plant controls to optimise throughput and product specifications.
• Conduct regular plant inspections and identify abnormal operating conditions.
• Receive, load and transfer raw materials.
• Monitor quality, collect samples and maintain accurate production records.
• Complete basic preventative maintenance, cleaning and minor adjustments.
• Assist maintenance teams during repairs, shutdowns and start-ups.

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Experience in heavy industrial processing, food manufacturing or a similar environment is preferred.
• An ability to understand equipment operation and plant conditions.
• Confidence interpreting gauges, temperatures, pressures and process trends.
• Basic computer and recordkeeping skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions accurately.

You’ll also need to be comfortable working in a hot, noisy and odorous industrial environment, performing manual tasks and accessing stairs and elevated platforms. The role requires availability for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Safety comes first

Safety is a key part of the role. You’ll be expected to follow site WHS, PPE, hygiene, biosecurity and environmental requirements, report hazards and incidents, participate in safety activities and only operate equipment when appropriately trained and authorised.

If you’re safety conscious, reliable and ready for a hands‑on role in a 24/5 processing environment, we’d like to hear from you.