Production Operator / Mill Hand

Norco Co-operative Limited; South Lismore; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite training

Employee discounts

EAP

Parental leave

Superannuation

Long-term stability

Job summary

Norco Co-operative Limited in Lismore is seeking a hands-on, safety-focused production team member to support day-to-day feed production and site operations at our Lismore Feed Mill. The role involves bagging, palletising, ingredient handling and forklift movements as part of a tight-knit team.

This permanent full-time position offers opportunities in manufacturing and agriculture within a 100% Australian farmer-owned cooperative, with onsite training and long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence.
• Experience in manufacturing, feed mill, warehousing or logistics environments.
• Strong safety mindset with PPE compliance.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks.
• Ability to work safely around mobile plant and equipment.
• Good attention to detail and team focus.
• HR licence or higher is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate feed mill and production equipment, including bagging and palletising lines.
• Assist with feed production, ingredient handling, batching and stock movement.
• Use a forklift for receivals, dispatch, loading, unloading and yard movements (licence required).
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, product quality and site safety, following SOPs and reporting hazards.
• Wear required PPE and follow site safety requirements at all times.
• Support general mill, yard and warehouse operations as required.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Join an iconic 100% Australian farmer-owned cooperative supporting our local agricultural communities.

Norco's AgriSolutions Animal Nutrition division plays a vital role in supplying high-quality feed across our regional farming communities. Based at our Lismore Feed Mill, this permanent full-time role will see you working as part of a tight-knit production team, supporting the safe and efficient manufacture, packing and movement of animal nutrition products.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in doing things safely and is looking to build a stable, long-term career in manufacturing or agriculture.

You will support day-to-day feed production, site operations and safety across the mill, including production line work, ingredient handling, forklift operation, stock movement and general mill duties.

This is a physical, hands-on role involving regular manual handling, including lifting, carrying and moving product safely, as well as working around plant, equipment and vehicles.

About The Role

• Operate feed mill and production equipment, including bagging and palletising lines.
• Assist with feed production, ingredient handling, batching and stock movement.
• Use a forklift for receivals, dispatch, loading, unloading and yard movements (licence required).
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, product quality and site safety, including following safe operating procedures and reporting hazards or incidents.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow site safety, manual handling and traffic management requirements at all times.
• Support general mill, yard and warehouse operations as required.

What We Are Looking For

• A current forklift licence
• Previous experience in manufacturing, feed mill, agriculture, warehousing, logistics or transport environments (highly regarded)
• A strong safety mindset, including a commitment to following procedures, using PPE correctly and speaking up about hazards.
• The ability to safely perform manual handling tasks, including regular lifting and physical work.
• The ability to work safely around mobile plant, forklifts, trucks and production equipment.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn
• A manual unrestricted HR licence or higher (highly beneficial)

Why Norco?

At Norco, you are not just joining a workplace, you are joining a proud regional cooperative with over 130 years of history, where people genuinely care about each other and our communities.

We Offer

• 100% Australian farmer-owned co-operative.
• Competitive pay and conditions.
• Full onsite training and development provided.
• Employee discounts across our rural retail network and quality Norco products.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - confidential support for you and your family.
• Inclusive, supportive, community-focused culture.
• Paid parental leave, leave purchase scheme.
• AMP Super benefits.
• Stable, long-term employment with a trusted regional employer.

As part of our pre-employment screening process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a police check and a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test, with satisfactory results.

A manual unrestricted HR licence or higher (highly beneficial)