Machine Operator

1 week ago

Pittsworth QLD, Australia MCLEAN FARMS Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

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Looking for your next challenge? Join McLean Farms as a Machine Operator in our Organic Nutrients team. This hands-on role offers variety, on-the-job training, and the chance to be part of a supportive, environmentally focused team.

Our Values

At McLean Farms, we're proud of our team and the work we do. Our values help guide how we work together:

  • We Care – We nurture our people, animals, environment, workplace, and community.
  • We Are One Team – We work together towards a common goal in a respectful and effective manner.
  • We Aim for Excellence – We strive to improve continuously.
  • We Find a Way – We work together to find solutions to every challenge.
  • We Do the Right Thing – We make decisions and choose behaviours based on what is right and what is wrong.

About the Role

In this role, you'll be involved in a variety of tasks to help keep the site running smoothly. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Operating the water truck to distribute water as needed across the site
  • Watering windrows of raw material and recording applications
  • Carrying out daily checks and routine maintenance on plant and machinery
  • Operating front-end loaders, turning machines and screening equipment
  • Loading product into trucks for dispatch
  • Travelling to off-site locations when needed
  • Collecting weekly site samples as required (e.g. moisture, temperature, porosity)
  • General site upkeep including cleaning and maintaining tree lines and grassed areas

What We're Looking For

  • A valid Australian driver's licence
  • Previous machinery experience is an advantage
  • Mechanical know-how and troubleshooting skills would be a bonus
  • Good attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety
  • A team mindset with the ability to work independently when needed
  • Reliability, punctuality, and a positive attitude

What You'll Get in Return

  • The opportunity to learn and grow with an experienced team supporting you
  • A varied role with plenty of practical, outdoor work
  • A friendly and supportive workplace culture
  • The opportunity to be part of a growing, sustainable business
  • Team perk: two dozen free eggs every fortnight from McLean Farms

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with McLean Farms.

To learn more about McLean Farms and what we do, please visit our website:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

You must not have any birds, pigs or poultry at home, and you must not regularly come into contact with birds, pigs or poultry in order to work at McLean Farms.

Please ensure that you have read the Bio-Security Document on the right-hand side.

To proceed with employment shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a Pre-employment functional assessment and Drug and Alcohol testing

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