Are you a mechanical all-rounder looking for something new?
Any prior mechanical background is desired
Put your logic, mechanical and trouble-shooting skills to good use
Work with a dedicated & experienced team to produce chicken feed
Base hourly rate between $28-31/hr
Guaranteed $99.50/wk allowance + other allowances may apply
Regular overtime offered, paid at double time
Fresh fruit, tea, coffee & milk provided plus a cracking view out to Moreton Bay
This position requires full work rights
Excellent opportunity for the right person
About us ...
Darwalla is a family-owned poultry business, which started 90 years ago in Mt Cotton. What started as a small backyard operation, Darwalla is now a modern operation with chicken farms located in the Redlands, in the Lockyer Valley and on the Southern Darling Downs.
Safety is a priority of ours and we look after our people. Uniforms & safety equipment provided.
About the Role ...
This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work. This industry is a 24/7 operation and therefore flexibility is essential to meet production demands. The work schedule consists of a morning shift and an afternoon shift where overtime may be necessary on a day to day basis to meet demand.
You will be a valued member of the small but supportive and friendly Feed Mill team, who manufacture the poultry feed for our operations. You will enjoy a variety of tasks across all aspects of the plant including batching, scheduling deliveries, trouble-shooting breakdowns and assisting in repairs and maintenance.
About you ...
The successful candidate will:
be curious and interested in learning
be a keen and loyal person
not be afraid of getting dirty
be willing & able to perform manual tasks
understand what it means to work safely
have good mechanical aptitude
have a positive attitude & flexible approach
have their own transport and current drivers’ licence
meet biosecurity requirements (see attachment)
must have full work rights for Australia
Highly advantageous:
Forklift licence
Wheel loader licence
Working at heights certificate
Working in confined spaces certificate
Experience maintaining and/or operating a feed mill
Why choose us?
Join our maintenance team in the engineering workshop for the monthly networking breakfast for our local staff.
Darwalla offers all our employees (who have passed probation) a paid day off on their birthday.
We have a focus on training, at minimum monthly computer-based safety & standard operating procedure training.
If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organization that values safety, mate ship & a quality job, we want to hear from you!
The hours shown may exceed the hours actually required if the Job has flexible hours or will be shared with other employees.
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