Mill Technician | Perth

Job Description

Mauri, part of the George Weston Foods Group, is a leading supplier of high-quality flours, yeasts, pre-mixes, improvers, grains and animal nutrition. 

Our Weston Animal Nutrition division is one of Australia's largest and longest established manufacturers of high-quality processed animal feed products. We provide compound feeds, concentrates, and nutritional services for commercially farmed animals from sites throughout Australia and New Zealand. The salary range for this role will be from AUD80,000 – AUD95,000 plus superannuation.

Together, we sustainably feed the nation. To learn more about our business, please visit mauri.com.au and gwf.com.au.

About the Role

Salary: $80,000-$95,000 package

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, qualified Mill Technician to join our team based at our Hope Valley site.

In this role, you will collaborate with the team to undertake all assigned mill operation activities in accordance with quality standards and ensure smooth business operations.

Main responsibilities of this role include:

• Monitor production and batching process through mill control systems
• Initiate Feedsafe declarations and test and report feed analysis
• Engage in hazard mitigation and hygiene management tasks
• Seek continuous improvements in mill processing operations
• To ensure daily production follows the weekly plan to meet operational and customer demands
• Ensure all mill machinery is operating as its peak efficiency and output
• Production data recorded as required into SAP
• Complete CCP checks as per procedure
• Communicate all breakdowns to Manager – follow escalation policy
• Ensure accurate recording of information in all instances
• Ensure thorough clean down of equipment as and when required
• Observe equipment and milling operation and adjust as required
• Communicate any major issues to the Head Miller e.g.,
• Breakdowns
• If external contractors are required
• Absenteeism
• Serious harm/H&S issues
• If production is found out of spec
• Financial outcome drivers
• Provide full shift details during shift changeover meeting and record on mill reports
• Complete all reasonable additional tasks as assigned

About you

As a successful candidate, you will have the following:

• Advanced Feed Milling qualification, Food Processing diploma (desirable)
• Recent experience in mill operation or production operation in manufacturing
• Hands on approach to troubleshooting minor machine issues
• Understanding of quality standards HACCP, GMP & Feedsafe
• Communicate and work effectively with other members as a team
• Keen to learn and willingness for self-improvement
• Knowledge of and commitment to health and safety work practices
• Valid WA driver's license
• Relevant licenses and tickets are highly regarded (e.g. forklift, working at heights, confined space)

What's on offer at Mauri?

We are a business that promotes diversity, has a flexible working environment and a genuine focus on personal development to support your career.

GWF is an equal-opportunity employer and invites applications from diverse backgrounds.  We value social and cultural diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. We have a Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative culture, in line with our values.

Best of all it is a great place to work, where you can bring your authentic self! 

Start the Conversation

If this role sounds suitable to you, we want to hear from you. Submit your application today.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disabilities.

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