Shift Lead Ginner & Plant Maintenance

Olam Agri Carreiras; Australia; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Cotton, part of Olam Agri, is seeking a hardworking, mechanically minded individual for a permanent Assistant Ginner or Ginner role at our Wee Waa Cotton Gin. You’ll be part of a small, hands-on team across production, maintenance and day-to-day plant activities.

You’ll supervise a seasonal team on day or night shifts, keep production safe and efficient, monitor plant performance, perform repairs and maintenance, and help with off-season preparation while fostering a strong safety

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical trades or maintenance is required or preferred.
• Ginning or agricultural processing experience is advantageous.
• Safety-focused with practical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a seasonal team during day or night shifts.
• Support production, maintenance and day-to-day plant activities to keep operations running.
• Carry out repairs, preventative maintenance and off-season plant preparation.
• Monitor plant performance and respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Contribute to safe systems of work and a strong team culture.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Maintenance experience

Team supervision

Problem-solving

Safety focus

Education

Mechanical trade

Maintenance training

Hands-on production experience

Job description

Queensland Cotton, part of Olam Agri, is seeking a hardworking, mechanically minded individual for a permanent Assistant Ginner or Ginner role at our Wee Waa Cotton Gin. You’ll be part of a small, hands-on team across production, maintenance and day-to-day plant activities.

You’ll supervise a seasonal team on day or night shifts, keep production safe and efficient, monitor plant performance, perform repairs and maintenance, and help with off-season preparation while fostering a strong safety