About Yornaning Farms Our client, Yornaning Farms , is a leading integrated piggery and agricultural enterprise in Yornaning, Western Australia. With a thriving piggery, broadacre cropping, and stockfeed manufacturing operations, the farm is a dynamic and diverse agricultural business. Yornaning Farms is seeking an experienced Stationary Plant Operator to join their team. This is a hands-on, full-time role responsible for the operation and maintenance of plant equipment critical to farming and feed milling operations. About the Role As a Stationary Plant Operator, you will operate and maintain stationary plant equipment, ensuring production efficiency, quality standards, and safety compliance. You will play a key role in supporting both feed milling and general farm operations, particularly during peak seasons. Key Duties & Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: Operating and monitoring feed milling equipment including mixers, pellet mills, crushers, conveyors, and blowers. Managing grain handling systems, including augers, silos, grain dryers, and storage bins. Performing routine servicing, maintenance, and minor mechanical repairs on stationary plant and associated machinery. Operating fertiliser blending equipment for crop production inputs. Adjusting plant settings to meet production and quality standards. Recording input and output data, monitoring plant performance, and reporting faults or malfunctions. Complying with all safety protocols and procedures in plant operations. Supporting general farm operations where required, particularly during peak seasons. Skills & Experience Required Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: Hold an AQF Certificate II or equivalent, plus at least 1.5 years (20 hrs/week) of relevant post-qualification experience; OR Hold an AQF Certificate III or higher, plus at least 1 year (20 hrs/week) of relevant post-qualification experience; OR Have at least 1 year of full-time (38 hrs/week) relevant work experience operating stationary plant equipment. Additional Requirements: Experience with feed mills, grain handling systems, or similar agricultural processing equipment. Sound mechanical aptitude and the ability to diagnose and address basic faults. Understanding of safety procedures in an agricultural or plant environment. Ability to work independently in a rural, team-based setting. Forklift licence or willingness to obtain one (advantageous). Prior experience in farming or piggery operations highly regarded. What Yornaning Farms Offers Permanent, full-time employment. Competitive salary: AUD $80,000 - $85,000 per annum. Opportunity to work with modern agricultural equipment and systems. Supportive work culture and development opportunities within a dynamic farming business.
