Plant Operator (PM) | Newbridge, Vic

About Us

Van Schaik’s Bio Gro is a family-owned circular economy business and industry leader in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of quality products from organics tailored to a wide range of growing media, mulch, and compost applications. The business comprises two sites within in Mount Gambier (regional South Australia), Dandenong South (metropolitan Victoria) and Newbridge, (regional Victoria). At the core of everything we do, lies a deep commitment to sustainability and the environment for future generations. This is underpinned by our key philosophy of Recover, Refine and Reapply. Together with our valued employees, customers, and partners, we will continue to set sustainable standards for our industry and for our future.

About The Role

Bio Gro is looking for a motivated and experienced Plant Operator to join the team at our site in Newbridge, Victoria, to operate within our Manufacturing team. This an afternoon shift position, 2pm-10pm.

Bio Gro operate a fleet of Volvo & Caterpillar Mobile Equipment and as a part of the role you will be required to complete pre-start checks, keep your equipment neat and tidy along with reporting on any faults to our onsite Maintenance team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for operating Bio Gro equipment in a Safe & Responsible way, while executing manufacturing functions that include; Feeding screening plant hoppers, grinders etc. tailing away from equipment, building rows/stockpiles, loading trucks with outgoing finished goods, directing Truck Drivers to locations onsite in a polite and respectful manner, to avoid congestion.

Other key criteria that our business is looking for are quality people to participate in continuous improvement, great communication skills, team-oriented behaviour and can follow processes and procedures to execute Production Plans.

About You

Commitment to Bio Gro’s safety, environmental and quality assurance policies and company values Current Loader Licence (LL) essential Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximising effective manufacture is an advantage but not essential. Ability to work unsupervised or in a team environment. Strong time management skills Excellent communication skills Ability to follow process and procedures. Attention to detail. Organisational skills.

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