Plant Operator

1 week ago

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Plant Operator to support the Baiada team at Oakburn, Tamworth.

  • $28.79 / hour + 25% casual loading and additional relevant allowances
  • Monday - Saturday | Shift: 3PM - 11PM
  • Potential for permanency following probation

About the Role

As an Operator, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring trucks are accurately weighed in and out, completing records, and performing Chain of Responsibility (COR) checks
  • Overseeing plant operation, plant checks, accurate recording of operational parameters
  • Completing general housekeeping of the processing area, including sweeping, vacuuming, foaming and hosing
  • Loading and unloading trucks efficiently, as well as filling bulk bags with finished products
  • Completing monitoring forms across several areas of operation and as requested
  • Flexibility with working hours is essential, will include some weekend and shift work
  • Buddy training will be provided for the first 3 months

About You

We're looking for a proactive, reliable, and hands-on Operator who is eager to grow their career within a dynamic and expanding organisation. You will bring:

  • Logical thought processes
  • A strong commitment to long-term career growth
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • A mechanical mindset
  • Good physical fitness to handle manual tasks
  • A valid forklift license (Preferably with experience) or willing to obtain
  • A dependable work history and reliable transportation
  • Full Australian work rights (permanent residency or citizenship)

You'll also bring a positive, team-focused attitude, a proactive approach to plant operations, and the flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and public holidays as required.

About Baiada

Driven by a passion for producing premium-quality poultry, Baiada, through its renowned Lilydale Free Range and Steggles brands, has been bringing Australian families together at the dinner table since

As a leader in the industry, Baiada delivers fresh poultry to local retailers and value-added products to Quick Service Restaurants and food service customers. By embracing innovation and maintaining high standards of process and efficiency, they consistently produce millions of top-quality products each year, setting the benchmark for excellence in the industry.

How to Apply

Click APPLY or contact the Baiada Team on and for a confidential discussion. At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

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