Fertiliser Support / Blending Operator - Ayr, QLD
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What You'll Do:
Reporting to the Branch Manager, you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient blending, handling and dispatch of fertiliser products while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include:
- Operating fertiliser blending and processing equipment
- Accurately preparing fertiliser blends to customer specifications
- Loading and unloading bulk fertiliser products and raw materials
- Operating loaders, forklifts and other site machinery
- Monitoring product quality and maintaining accurate blending records
- Assisting with stock control and inventory management
- Conducting routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance
- Preparing customer orders for dispatch
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organised work environment
- Supporting warehouse and site operations as required
- Occasionally assisting with bagging fertiliser products when required, although we have a dedicated team that manages the majority of bagging activities
What You'll Bring:
To be successful in this role, you'll enjoy hands-on work, have a strong focus on safety and be keen to learn. You'll also demonstrate:
- Previous experience in manufacturing, warehousing, production, agriculture or fertiliser operations
- Understanding of fertiliser products and blending processes highly regarded
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment and processes
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, positive and proactive attitude
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to contribute to a positive team culture
Licences & Tickets
- Skid steer experience highly regarded but not essential - full training will be provided to the right person
- Forklift licence preferred but not essential
- Current driver's licence essential
What You'll Get:
- Competitive salary
- Work Monday to Friday with no weekend work
- Full training and ongoing development opportunities
- Purchased leave scheme benefits
- A supportive, flexible and engaging team environment
- Opportunities to build a long-term career with one of Australia's leading agribusinesses
- Be part of a company committed to Feeding the Future
- A culture of learning, growth and safety