Extruder Operator - Wangaratta

CopRice is the animal foods division of SunRice and is a leading supplier of nutrition products to the companion animal and livestock sectors. CopRice has been supplying quality feeds for animals for over 30 years through plants in Leeton, Tongala, Leongatha, Gunnedah, Wangaratta, Cobden and Hamilton (NZ).

Over 2,100 employees, 30 brands, an unrelenting focus on innovation, and a commitment to our people, our communities and environment, we’re SunRice - an iconic Australian company and a great place to work. SunRice Group provides a real opportunity for passionate people to make a difference.

A permanent full-time opportunity exists for an Extruder Operator based at CopRice Wangaratta.  The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team and responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the Extruder and ancillary equipment of the Extrusion plant, ensuring production requirements are met on a daily basis. 

Duties:

• Complete shift operating tasks safely


• Following production plans and adjusting to meet changes in product demand and ingredient supply


• Ensure plant and equipment is operated and maintained to standard


• Ensure food safety compliance of ingredients and finished products


• Operating Forklift

What you will need:

• Current Australian Driver’s License


• Forklift licence essential, or you must be willing to obtain one


• Mechanical Aptitude (will be assessed)

Required Competencies include:

• Lifting, reaching, standing, stooping and bending is required throughout the shift


• Manual dexterity and ability to use hand tools


• Ability to learn new processes quickly and trouble shoot difficulties whilst maintaining quality standards


• Competent computer skills


• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal customers/team members

Hours
Rotating 2-week schedule (Mon–Fri):
6am–2pm | 2pm–10pm 

All correspondence will be dealt with in strict confidence.

SunRice is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SunRice will consider qualified applicants for employment based on their merit, individual skills, qualifications and other appropriate criteria relevant to the role for which they are applying.