Hay Plant Operator

Gilmac, Australia's top hay exporter, handles a quarter of the country's hay exports across three states, with major markets in Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan. 

As a Plant Operator, you will be instrumental in the hands-on operation and maintenance of our hay processing plant. Your responsibilities will include:

• Running and maintaining the plant, ensuring optimal safety, quality, and performance.

• Setting up, operating, troubleshooting and maintaining both fixed and mobile plant equipment.

• Producing high-quality hay that meets our customers' needs and Gilmac’s safety, cost, and production targets.

• Maintaining the plant in optimal conditions and safely processing and packaging hay to export quality standards.

We provide comprehensive training in quality, safety, and hay processing operations to all our operators.

We are looking for applicants who:

• Are committed to safety, quality, and preventative maintenance.

• Have permanent work rights in Australia.

• Are willing to work both day and night rotating 12-hour shifts for up to 5 consecutive days.

• Can pass a pre-employment medical, including a drug screen.

For this vacancy we are also looking for applicants who currently hold tickets, or who are willing to undertake training for forklift, telehandler and reach stacker.  Initially this will be a key part of the role.

Base starting rate of $40 per hour.

Role has an immediate start date and is permanent full time.