The Opportunities: Take your natural mechanical aptitude and skills to the next level by stepping up your career in the Food Industry with a full-time position at Plenty Foods in Kingaroy. The positions will include the operation of food production plant and machines for the innovative production of nut flour and the refining of food grade cold pressed oils. The Benefits: Full-time positions. Above Award salary - tailored to the qualifications, experience and skills offered. Stretch the boundaries of technology - through the commissioning and operation of innovative plant to produce products from fresh Australian grown produce for domestic and international markets. Career development - ride the wave of product creation and production within the current Australian food manufacturing market. Security - join a locally owned and managed business that has been operating in Kingaroy for over 30 years. Regional location and lifestyle - Enjoy the community and lifestyle benefits of a regional location with easy access to the stunning Bunya Mountains or local dams for fishing and water sports, with major destinations like Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Fraser Coast and Cooloola Coast within a 2-3 hour drive. What You Will Need: The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate: A proven mechanical aptitude. Basic computer skills. The ability to think through processes and troubleshoot. A sound level of physical fitness. Availability for shift work. A commitment to safe work practices and food quality control requirements. Although not essential requirements, preference will be shown to applicants also able to offer any of the following: Mechanically oriented trade qualifications or Trade Assistant experience. Food Industry experience SCADA operating experience. Current Forklift licence The Duties: Duties will be diverse but will include: Operate food production machines and plant. Assist with hands-on trouble shooting, breakdowns, general maintenance and commissioning of new equipment. Operate Forklift. Comply with quality control and workplace safety requirements. General factory tasks in all operational areas as required. The Employer: Plenty Foods Pty Ltd has invested heavily into advanced manufacturing equipment at their Cornish Street site, which has been identified as the first of its kind in Australia in the use of leading-edge manufacturing industry technologies. As Australia's leading specialist manufacturer of high quality cold pressed oils, Plenty Foods uses fresh Australian grown produce and state of the art press and filtration technology to manufacture oils for the food and cosmetic industries in both the Australian and international markets. The move now into nut flour production continues to highlight the innovation and uniqueness of this Kingaroy business icon. Pre-employment Assessments: Applicants being considered for the position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment including drug & alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Selected applicants may also be required to complete other pre-selection assessments. How to Apply: Applications should include a current resume and be submitted directly from this website. Enquiries: Enquiries may be directed to Employment Matters by calling Bob on 0429 000 139 or Edson on 0416 725 389. .
