Factory Operators and Factory Hands

Get to Know Us

At Stahmann Webster, our diverse team of dedicated people have been the driving force behind our success. As industry leaders, we are focused on attracting outstanding industry professionals to our business as well as building strong relationships within the community to identify and nurture future talent. 

Our commitment to safety, to our people and to our community lie at the heart of our values. 

• Growth mindset – We challenge ourselves and each other to never be standing still, we consistently strive to do things better.

• Empowered – We relish the opportunity to enrich and enlarge our roles, gripping autonomy and freedoms that matter. 

• Resilient – We approach all challenges with positivity and determination, viewing every setback as temporary and surmountable.

• Connected – We are united around a shared purpose and never hesitate to support people in other parts of the business to be successful.

• Humble – We are dedicated to serving each other and always put the team first. 
  

Sound like you? Here is what you should know…

About the Role

The Factory Operator and Factory Hand is required to follow the direction and assist with general operations of the factory.

Duties

• Maintain food safety and quality in all tasks undertaken

• Achieve KPI’s set by management on a daily basis

• Sorting product of all defects and foreign materials in accordance to our specifications

• Packing and manual handling

• Willingness to rotate to other areas of the business

• Overseeing the machine and equipment to achieve daily KPI's

• Cleaning of machine and equipment

• Operational maintenance when required

• Basic computer operations

• General cleaning duties

 Key Requirements

• Commitment to safety

• Dedicated to food safety and quality

• Willing to work weekends when required

• Prior experience sorting products and/or working in a food processing environment

• Prior experience in operating machines in a similar environment

• Understanding of HACCP and quality management systems

What We Are Offering

• Toowoomba location

We Invest in You

• To develop your skills and safety knowledge – we provide funding for safety courses, certifications, and professional development courses.

Build a long-term career in agriculture  

• Career development opportunities

Make a difference 

• Have your say – we encourage our people to provide regular feedback to our leaders and to the business by contributing our surveys.

• Be a part of a bigger purpose – we give back to our local communities and promote the health of our global environment through a range of purpose-driven initiatives.

And so much more!

• Attractive SW Paid Parental Leave Policy – we support our new parents with an attractive SW Paid Parental Leave policy that supports both eligible primary and secondary carers.

• The People’s Pantry – we provide a pantry of food items available to you whenever you need a little something to keep you going.

• Feel supported at work – we understand that sometimes “life-happens” and so through our wellness program we work with our people to ensure they can access any support they may need both personally and professionally.

• Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace – our people come from more than 20 cultural backgrounds, and we celebrate all of our communities, whether local or from around the country and around the world.

• Opportunity to travel – your role may offer opportunity, if you wish, for you to travel between our sites and experience different parts of Australia and our business.

What You Should Know About Our Operations

Our business is widespread, growing walnuts and almonds in the Riverina Region in New South Wales, pecans in Moree and macadamias, avocados and mangoes in Bundaberg, Queensland. 

Off the paddock, we operate nut processing and packing facilities in Leeton, Toowoomba and Bundaberg as well as fruit packing and processing in Bundaberg. In addition, our shared services teams (Finance, Sales, ESG, Safety and People & Culture) are located across all of our sites as well as the Brisbane, Melbourne and Griffith offices.

At Stahmann Webster, we are committed to the planet and the people we serve. Through research, innovation, and technology we strive to find exciting and environmentally sustainable horticultural and production practices throughout all of our operations. 

Read more about our ESG Commitment on our website: www.stahmannwebster.com.au/esg-and-sustainability/

Not sure if this is the right role for you?

If this role is not exactly what you’re looking for but you would still love to work with us, please complete the expression of interest form on our website.

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