Assistant Mill Technician

at  GWF

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.
Together, we sustainably feed the nation. To learn more about our business, please visit mauri.com.au and gwf.com.au.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Mill Technician to join our team based at our Hope Valley site.
In this role you will undertake and complete assigned general hand, mill operation, hygiene, and cleaning activities accurately and efficiently, in accordance with quality standards, customer specifications, and company policies. This role is on a rotating shift roster.

As a self-motivated Assistant Mill Technician, you will have previous experience in a manufacturing environment, operating machines and performing basic troubleshooting. In addition, you will require:

• Familiarity with quality standards such as HACCP, GMP, and Feedsafe
• Awareness and commitment to hygiene, health and safety practices
• Proactive and savvy with operating machines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Flexibility to adapt to different ways of doing thing

• Assist in mill operation activities, including Bulk Out-Loading, Press Operation, and Batching
• Support plant inspections and maintenance activities, troubleshooting any issues with machines
• Complete assigned tasks in line with quality standard and operational schedules, and in compliance with GMP
• Support and participate in plant inspections and maintenance activities
• Actively participate in hazard mitigation and hygiene management activities
• Work collaboratively with team to achieve optimal customer-focused outcomes
• Provide regular updates on work progress to your manager and escalate issues promptly
• Undertake adhoc tasks as requested
  About you

As a self-motivated Assistant Mill Technician, you will have previous experience in a manufacturing environment, operating machines and performing basic troubleshooting. In addition, you will require:

• Familiarity with quality standards such as HACCP, GMP, and Feedsafe
• Awareness and commitment to hygiene, health and safety practices
• Proactive and savvy with operating machines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Flexibility to adapt to different ways of doing things

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 like a good fit for 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.