Production Formulator

Nutrien Ag Solutions - Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Purchased leave

Nutrien Day

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions in Melbourne, Victoria, seeks a Formulation Operator at Laverton North to support production of plant nutrition, crop chemical and animal health products. The role is on‑site with a day shift and a roaster that includes late afternoons and nights.

You will prepare equipment for formulation, follow SOPs where available, and perform formulations with safety and accuracy to meet production targets. Strong safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in formulation within an ag‑chem or chemical manufacturing environment.
• Forklift licence is required to perform daily duties.
• Ability to work with ambiguity while maintaining safety standards.
• Knowledge of handling dangerous goods, including flammables and poisons.
• Strong drive to meet KPIs and production targets.
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations across the Laverton North facility for plant nutrition, crop chemical and animal health products.
• Work day shift with a rotational roster including late afternoon/night shifts.
• Prepare plant and equipment for formulation per SOPs and use initiative where SOPs are not established.
• Carry out formulations as per Job Sheet specifications.
• Adhere to general safety directions and ensure equipment is safe and in good working order.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment when necessary.
• Identify and address performance issues, conduct investigations, and manage risks.

Skills

Forklift license

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Job description

Why Nutrien Ag Solutions?If you want a career that makes a difference, come work with us at Nutrien, where your purpose every day is real and impactful — Going Further for Australian farmers. Why Nutrien Ag Solutions?If you want a career that makes a difference, come work with us at Nutrien, where your purpose every day is real and impactful — Going Further for Australian farmers. We’re a local employer with a local heartbeat, backed by global resources. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.What You'll Do:Based at our brand new Laverton North manufacturing site, you’ll support production across plant nutrition, crop chemical and animal health products. This role is suited to someone comfortable working day shift, with a rotational roster that includes late afternoon/night shifts. In this role, you will:

• Support manufacturing operations across our new Laverton North facility producing plant nutrition, crop chemical and animal health products, and be comfortable working day shift with a rotational roster that includes late afternoon/night shifts.
• Prepare plant and equipment for formulation by following available Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) where in place and using sound judgement and initiative in situations where SOPs are not yet established.
• Carry out formulations as per the Job Sheet specifications.
• Adhere to all general safety directions for the workplace and those outlined in the Job Sheets.
• Ensure all plant and equipment used in the formulation process are in safe, working order.
• Perform regular and routine maintenance on equipment when necessary.
• Identify and address performance issues, conducting investigations, and managing risks.

What You’ll Bring:

• 2+ years of experience in formulation within an ag‑chem or chemical manufacturing environment.
• Valid forklift licence ability to lift up to 25 kg as part of daily duties.
• Ability to work with ambiguity while still ensuring best‑practice safety standards.
• Understanding of handling dangerous goods, including flammables and poisons.
• Strong drive and motivation to meet KPIs and production targets.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Solid knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and commitment to safe work practices.

What You’ll Get:

• A competitive remuneration package.
• Purchased leave scheme benefits.
• An additional day of leave – Nutrien Day.
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network.
• Be a member of a company committed to feeding the future.
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions.

At Nutrien, we’re committed to Feeding the Future. As a global leader in agriculture, we go further for Australian farmers, and we believe our people are our greatest asset! Join a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly supports sustainable farming and food production. To find out more about Nutrien Ag Solutions go to our Careers Website or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. This role will remain posted until filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly; others will be notified via email at the end of the recruitment process. To be considered, applicants must have unrestricted, ongoing working rights in Australia and may be required to complete pre-employment background checks. Please note that unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, and Nutrien Ag Solutions is not liable for any received.