Manufacturing Operator (Milling)

ABOUT YOU

Mort & Co is one of Australia’s most innovative privately-owned beef cattle lot feeding, management and marketing companies, and a leading exporter of premium Australian agricultural products.

Driven by a passionate desire for quality and innovation, Mort & Co has diversified to welcome a range of complementary and sustainable business solutions in addition to strong community engagement and support for local communities.

Mort & Co’s flagship feedlot at Grassdale is a world-class facility with a strong reputation in the agricultural and beef industry. Mort & Co has taken significant steps to set the standard in environmental impact and animal welfare setting them apart as sustainable, responsible and forward thinking.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Manufacturing Operator in the Feedlot, you will play an important role in the effective operation of the Milling team to produce quality steam flaked grains for livestock rations.

Working under general direction your responsibilities will include:

• obtaining regular flake samples to ensure quality metrics align with nutritional standards;
• operating package boiler including startup, shutdown and operational sampling requirements;
• undertaking general repairs and maintenance to milling infrastructure (greasing, hanger bearing, belt tracking and minor maintenance repairs);
• ensuring that department hygiene and general cleanliness is held to a high standard;
• undertaking ration sample collection and data entry.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience operating steam mills, boilers and complex plant equipment
• Knowledge of liquid storage, dispensing and general maintenance activities
• Confidence using plant control systems, automated systems and MES
• Strong communication skills, teamwork and attention to quality record keeping
• Boiler licence, working at heights and confined space training
• Certificate III or equivalent experience; forklift licence highly regarded

WHY WORK WITH US?

• We care about your wellbeing, and offer a roster that supports a healthy lifestyle
• Mort & Co Employee Discounts (Meat, Fuel and Health Insurance)
• Grow Your Career in Agriculture at Mort & Co with ongoing Training and Development

OTHER INFORMATION TO KNOW

Mort & Co is an equal opportunity employer always on the lookout for great people to join the team.  We encourage you to bring your true self to work and thrive in a fast paced, innovative environment.  We would love you to consider joining us on the journey.

If this sounds like your next career opportunity, please apply now!