Manufacturing Plant Operator - Dalby, QLD
- Operate processing and packaging equipment in a fertiliser manufacturing facility.
- Ensure production, quality, and batching requirements are met consistently.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
The benefits
- Start: ASAP
- $34.96 per hour + penalty rates
- Duration: Ongoing
- Join a well-established fertiliser manufacturing operation
- Hands-on role with varied plant, processing and packaging duties
- Supportive, safety-focused environment with potential for ongoing work
Job description
The Role
We are seeking a reliable Manufacturing Plant Operator to support the efficient and safe operation of a fertiliser manufacturing facility in Dalby, Queensland. Working within the agricultural manufacturing industry, you will operate processing and packaging equipment to help produce high-quality fertiliser products accurately and consistently. This is a hands-on role in a busy, hot and dusty plant environment where safety, teamwork, attention to detail and flexibility are essential.
Key Responsibilities
You will help keep the manufacturing plant operating safely and efficiently while ensuring production, quality and batching requirements are consistently met.
- Operate fertiliser processing and packaging facilities to meet production requirements
- Support the day-to-day operation of granulation and manufacturing processes
- Maintain accurate feed rates, batching and product consistency
- Operate and monitor plant and equipment in line with procedures and safety requirements
- Identify, report and respond to safety hazards, quality issues and operational variances
- Maintain accurate production and quality records
- Follow established quality assurance processes
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist across other manufacturing activities and tasks as required
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
Benefits
- Competitive rate of $34.96 per hour plus applicable penalty rates
- Opportunity for ongoing work for the right person
- Consistent schedule of approximately 40 hours per week
- Gain further experience in fertiliser and agricultural manufacturing
- Varied duties across processing, packaging and plant operations
- Work within a team that values safety, quality and reliable production
Your Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Previous manufacturing plant experience
- Experience operating plant, processing or production equipment
- Ability to work safely and effectively in a hot and dusty environment
- Flexibility and willingness to move between different tasks as required
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to follow operating procedures and safety requirements
- A reliable and proactive approach to work
- Commitment to quality, safety and consistent production standards
Choose Agri Labour Australia
Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers - we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients' businesses and our candidates' careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.
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