Poultry Rendering Plant Operator

2 days ago

South Windsor, Australia Pepe's Ducks Ltd Full time

For over 45 years, Pepe's Ducks has grown from a cottage industry in Eastern Creek, NSW, to Australia's leading Duck producer. Pepe's Ducks prides itself on operating on strong company values, where its people are the heart of the business. This dedication and love of the job ensures that every duck to leave Pepe's is of the highest quality and standards.

An excellent career opportunity exists in our QA department as Fat Plant Operator, reporting to the Quality Control Manager at Pepe’s Ducks.

**About the role**

You would be responsible for rendering operator is responsible for the processing of animal by-products, particularly fats and proteins, into usable materials

Flexible with working hours as it would be combination of day shift (4am-2pm) and afternoon shift (2pm - Midnight) 4 days per week.

**Duties include**:

- 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 must be reliable, have your own car to drive to work, have very good attendance and can follow instructions as well as comply with work health and safety and safety guidelines. In return, we will offer:

- Full training and support
- Uniform provided
- Family-friendly workplace
- Discount off our great range of duck products

**Biosecurity**:
Due to our strict biosecurity 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.

**Our recruitment process**:
You must have full rights to work in Australia to be successful for the role. We do not currently offer sponsorship for this position.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift

Licence/Certification:

- Australian driver's licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

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