Shift Technician

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Fulltime (42 hours)
Production
Penrith

Reporting to: Production Manager

Reference: R9546

Summary

To facilitate the production of animal feed in a safe and timely manner that ensure quality standards, set by both ForFarmers and external verification bodies are met.

Purpose of the job

  • Ensure safe operation of production facilities.
  • Produce SKU’s in line with prescribed quality standards and time frames as dictated by production plan. With due
  • consideration to controlling operating costs.
  • Support the delivery of KPI’s in a timely fashion.
  • Assist in instances of emergency or incident.
  • Support the hazard and accident reporting process.
  • Support the complaints process, undertaking QC checks, investigations and plant/operational improvements as required.
  • Work with Engineering colleagues to minimise breakdowns, outages, downtime and assist with PPM.
  • Proactively support the PM and TM/SL to ensure plant efficiency, bottlenecks and improvements are ongoing.
  • Undertake hygiene tasks required to ensure safe and compliant operation of site.
  • Work with the Environmental Management system to ensure both internal and external standards are met.
  • Deputise for senior staff as required.
  • Cover other roles with in production and operations as staffing requirements demand.
  • Undertake site improvement works as required, especially when link to audit compliance.
  • Support the control of pests across the site, and ensure that operations pay due consideration to minimising the impact posed by pests.

Applications


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Why work at ForFarmers?

  • Blue check Working towards a sustainable future

    You’ll make a direct impact on creating a more sustainable agricultural sector. It’s all about making an impact: with your knowledge and commitment, you truly help farmers move forward.

  • Blue check At the heart of the agricultural sector

    Working at ForFarmers means being right at the center of agriculture. No matter what role you’re in, you’ll feel the connection — we work side by side with our farmers every step of the way.

  • Blue check Fully committed to your growth

    ForFarmers offers extensive training opportunities, including personal coaching and tailored development programs. You’ll gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience, with guidance that fits your individual needs.

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