Turf Production Operator - Quality & Dispatch

Bormann Family Trust; Langhorne Creek; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bormann Family Trust in Langhorne Creek, SA, seeks Production Operators to support turf production, processing and dispatch. You will set up, operate and monitor turf cutting, rolling and handling machinery and help maintain production efficiency and product quality.

You will perform pre-start checks, calibrate equipment, assist loading, maintain records and follow safety procedures in an outdoor production environment. Prior turf equipment experience and a positive team attitude are preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience operating machinery in production, processing, turf, agriculture or a comparable environment.
• Ability to set up equipment, monitor conditions and adjust within procedures.
• Experience with quality checks and identifying defects.
• Ability to perform routine cleaning, maintenance and pre-start checks.
• Ability to follow production instructions, complete records and work accurately.
• Understanding of safe machinery operation and workplace safety.
• Ability to work outdoors in production environments.
• Reliable attendance and cooperative teamwork.
• Experience with turf production equipment and licences will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor machinery used for turf cutting, rolling, handling and preparation for dispatch.
• Check and calibrate equipment settings, including cutting dimensions and thickness, to meet production specifications.
• Monitor machine controls and product output, making authorised adjustments to maintain quality and minimise waste.
• Conduct pre-start inspections, identify faults and report safety concerns.
• Establish and follow routine cleaning and maintenance schedules with basic servicing within authority.
• Inspect and sample turf products to check dimensions, thickness, condition and quality.
• Identify and separate damaged turf and report quality issues to the supervisor.
• Prepare turf products for dispatch, including counting, stacking, palletising, securing and labelling.
• Check orders against dispatch instructions and assist with loading using trained equipment.
• Maintain production, quality inspection, cleaning and maintenance records.
• Follow safety procedures, manual handling, machinery isolation and PPE usage.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality checks

Pre-start checks

Maintenance routines

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Manual handling

Outdoor production work

Record keeping

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Bormann Family Trust in Langhorne Creek, SA, seeks Production Operators to support turf production, processing and dispatch. You will set up, operate and monitor turf cutting, rolling and handling machinery and help maintain production efficiency and product quality.

You will perform pre-start checks, calibrate equipment, assist loading, maintain records and follow safety procedures in an outdoor production environment. Prior turf equipment experience and a positive team attitude are preferred.