Overview
The Union Dairy Company, part of the Midfield Group, is seeking a dedicated and safety-focusedShift Electricianto join our Milk Production Facility in Penola, South Australia.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading electrical systems to ensure optimal performance, safety, and compliance with all regulatory and internal standards.
You will work across a diverse operation including our dairy processing plant, leased climate-controlled potato storage facilities, and support for our feedlot operations as required.
The Union Dairy Company has an annual processing capacity of 300 million liters of raw milk and began production in 2017.
Located in Penola, South Australia – the purpose-built plant provides a state-of-the-art factory and is the newest of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
Responsibilities
Electrical Servicing:Maintain, repair, and optimise electrical systems to ensure reliability and compliance
Electrical Servicing:Implement upgrades to improve the performance of electrical infrastructure
Electrical Servicing:Ensure all work complies with national electrical standards and regulatory requirements
Electrical Servicing:Demonstrate flexibility by supporting tasks outside of core electrical responsibilities when necessary
General Responsibilities:Act in accordance with Midfield and UDC values, policies and procedures while upholding the standards outlined in the Midfield Group Code of Conduct
General Responsibilities:Attend and contribute meaningfully to relevant meetings
General Responsibilities:Carry out additional duties and participate in projects as required to meet business needs
General Responsibilities:Share on-call responsibilities with the Site Leadership Team and Maintenance Coordinator
Productivity:Ensure effective shift handovers with clear and accurate communication of ongoing tasks and priorities
Productivity:Adhere to established operating procedures, maintain accurate records, and follow through on corrective actions
Productivity:Work collaboratively with process controllers and other UDC staff to maximise plant operational performance (OPT)
Productivity:Optimise raw material yields and actively contribute to waste reduction initiatives involving product, packaging, energy, water and production aids
Productivity:Participate actively in training and personal development to enhance skills and knowledge
Productivity:Perform call-backs and provide cover for absent colleagues as required to maintain operational continuity
Quality & Food Safety Responsibilities:Ensure compliance with all Food Safety & Quality (FS&Q) standards, policies, and procedures
Quality & Food Safety Responsibilities:Promptly action audit findings and report any non-compliance issues
Quality & Food Safety Responsibilities:Isolate non-conforming products in line with company requirements
Quality & Food Safety Responsibilities:Maintain a clean, hygienic, and organised work area at all times
Quality & Food Safety Responsibilities:Follow all site hygiene and red line entry protocols
Quality & Food Safety Responsibilities:Support a strong food safety culture by upholding high standards, identifying risks, and actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives
Quality & Food Safety Responsibilities:Actively contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives across the site
Quality & Food Safety Responsibilities:Share suggestions for enhancing production and electrical processes
Quality & Food Safety Responsibilities:Participate in improvement projects and activities to drive operational excellence
Quality & Food Safety Responsibilities:Provide feedback to Team Leaders or Managers on the effectiveness of improvement initiatives to support ongoing refinement
Skills & Experiences:Qualified and licensed electrician with relevant industry experience
Skills & Experiences:Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and quality
Skills & Experiences:Excellent problem-solving skills and hands-on technical ability
Skills & Experiences:Willingness to work across various operations including dairy, storage, and feedlot
Skills & Experiences:Flexibility to handle a variety of tasks beyond electrical scope when needed
Skills & Experiences:Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
Benefits
Earn up to $150,000pa + super
4on 4off rotating roster to support WorkLife balance
Safe and supportive work environment
Employee Assistance Program
Opportunity for career progression within our global organisation
Job Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Production
Industries: Dairy Product Manufacturing
The Union Dairy Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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