About the business
Jeffries have had our hands in South Australian soil for generations, growing strong since 1842. Driven by wholesome family values and innovation, we have developed world-leading organic recycling technologies and collection partnerships. Combining our passion and process, the team at Jeffries produces premium compost, soil, mulch, biochar and organic fertilisers, for farmers, viticulturists, landscapers and home gardeners.
Together, we are securing the future of healthy soil for generations to come.
Full Time Plant Operator - Operations Team
* Wingfield and Buckland Park Opportunities.
* Covered by the Waste Management 2020 Award.
* Start time 5.45am.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Operating excavators across varying activities including (but not limited to) feeding/operating high speed grinders, log snipping, general excavator work.
* Operating front end loaders across varying activities including (but not limited to) loading truck and trailers, stockpile management, mixing and blending products to meet process standards.
* Accurately capturing data on our tablet system such as production output, truck weights for dispatch records etc.
* Collaborating with the team to ensure smooth operations and timely completion of tasks
* Reporting to the Team Leader, this role is crucial to our operation, operating our key machinery on site.
* This role requires overtime, weekend and Public Holiday work
What You'll Bring:
* A current front-end loader licence and experience loading truck and trailers advantageous.
* A hard-working nature and good worth ethic.
* Display a strong commitment to health and safety.
* Physical fitness as the job may involve manual labor and working in varying weather conditions.
* Be a team player.
Why join Jeffries?
* Access to Jeffries range of compost, soil, and mulch products at discounted team member rates.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that extends to your immediate family.
* Opportunity to contribute to a leading organic recycling company.
* Engaging and passionate team environment where people are valued.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a full pre-employment assessment and drug screen before joining. Access to transportation is necessary as work may be assigned at either our Wingfield or Buckland Park facilities.
If you think you are a great fit for this opportunity and have what it takes to succeed in this role, please submit a Cover Letterand Resume, we would love to hear from you.