Process Operator

Process Operator – Skretting Australia

Cambridge, TAS | 4-on-4-off roster | Day & Night Shifts

We are seeking a capable and committed Process Operator who embodies Nutreco’s Own It mindset — taking responsibility, working collaboratively, caring deeply about safety and quality, and continuously looking for better ways to deliver results. In this role, you will support the day‑to‑day operation of our feed mill and respond to faults and breakdowns with confidence and initiative. Find your purpose. Own it at Skretting Australia.

With a competitive salary starting on $95,000.00 , annual performance bonus, 5 weeks of annual leave, and a 4‑on‑4‑off roster (2 days, 2 nights, 24/7), this role offers both stability and flexibility.

As a Process Operator at Skretting Australia, you will be joining a team committed to Feeding the Future — our purpose that guides how we care for our people, our customers, and our planet. Our shared values of Passion, Inclusivity, Integrity, Trust, and Curiosity shape how we work together and how we Own It every day.

We are expanding our capacity to meet our customers’ future needs and are looking for people who want to grow with us. You will contribute to our continued success by sharing ideas, collaborating across a globally diverse organisation, and taking ownership of your role and development.

We will train you in our ways of working, with safety and quality as our learning priorities, and provide a structured development pathway with the tools, coaching, and support you need to succeed.

Role Overview

This role is part of our production team, responsible for operating equipment, assessing product quality, and ensuring the mill runs efficiently with minimal downtime. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality feed to our customers.

• Based at our Cambridge production mill, operating 24/7
• You will join one of four production teams
• Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Operate mill equipment in line with operating and safety guidelines
• Perform troubleshooting, adjustments, and autonomous maintenance tasks
• Respond to mechanical faults, production breakdowns, and start‑ups
• Take ownership of safety, quality, and performance outcomes

What You Bring

Essential

• Strong experience in equipment operation or maintenance
• Forklift Licence (or willingness to obtain)
• Demonstrated high‑level safety behaviour
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Independence, maturity, and initiative
• Ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing priorities
• Recent Criminal History (Police) Check (valid within 12 months)

Desirable

• Mechanical or electrical trade experience
• FMCG or automation/control systems experience

What We Offer

As part of the global Nutreco family, operating in over 40 countries, you will have opportunities to accelerate your career across functions, locations, and brands.

Your commitment and results will be rewarded with:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Annual bonus scheme
• Leave loading
• Superannuation
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform and laundry supplied
• Availability of overtime
• A workplace where you are encouraged to Own It — take initiative, collaborate, and grow

For more information, contact [email protected]

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and we may hire before the closing date.
With respect, no recruitment agencies.

Diversity & Inclusion at Skretting

We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can speak up, flourish, and grow. Our approach includes:

• Recruitment & Selection:
  We set and uphold diverse recruitment targets, redesign processes to remove bias, and aim for equal representation across the business and in leadership.
• Communication:
  We foster a culture where people can use their real voice, supported by respectful and inclusive language.
• Environment & Culture:
  Inclusion is about behaviour. You will feel welcomed, valued, and part of a team that appreciates individuality.
• Awareness & Enabling:
  Female employees are encouraged to join our Taking the Stage program — a platform for connection, confidence building, and leadership development.