About the client:
Founded in 1976, our client is one of the industry leaders in duck production across Australia and New Zealand. They are a brand that has been built on quality, value, service, innovation and trust.
About the role:
As a Poultry Rendering Plant Operator, you will be responsible for processing animal by-products-mainly fats and proteins-into valuable, usable materials. This involves overseeing the rendering process to ensure efficiency and quality in the final products.
The role offers flexible working hours, with a mix of day shifts (4:00 AM – 2:00 PM) and afternoon shifts (2:00 PM – Midnight), working four days per week.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor rendering equipment, to process animal by-products.
- Ensure that machines are functioning correctly and safely.
- Receive and inspect incoming animal by-products for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Load raw materials into the rendering machines and manage the flow of materials throughout the process
- Monitor temperature, pressure, and other parameters during rendering to ensure optimal processing conditions.
- Adjust equipment settings as necessary to maintain product quality
- Conduct regular quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet industry standards and specifications
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure efficient operation.
- Clean machinery and processing areas to maintain hygiene and prevent contamination
- Maintain accurate records of process control check sheets, receiving, dispatch, packing sheets etc.
- Document any issues or discrepancies during the rendering process
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Safe handling of chemicals and Safe working with hot liquids
- Being able to work mostly alone / unsupervised which includes cooking, packing and cleaning and when no fat plant work available to work in an abattoir.
To be successful:
You should be reliable, have your own car to commute to work, maintain excellent attendance, and be able to follow instructions while adhering to workplace health, safety, and safety guidelines.
In return, we offer:
- Temp-to-perm role
- Immediate start guaranteed
- Casual hourly rate of $30.26 per hour + Super
- Comprehensive training and support
- Uniform provided
- A family-friendly work environment
Bio-Security:
Due to the client’s strict bio-security constraints, we cannot consider applicants with the following:
- Have birds or pigs of any variety at their place of residence or are in regular contact with any type of birds or pigs;
- Are in regular contact with persons who are in regular contact with any type of birds or pigs
*Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please do not apply if you are an international applicant or on restricted working hours.