Plant Operator
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales
Category
Trades & Labour
Salary
Posted
06-Aug-2025
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Wenyu Wen
Reference
174606
Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Plant Operator to support the Baiada team at Oakburn, Tamworth.
About the Role
As an Operator, your key responsibilities will include:
About You
We’re looking for a proactive, reliable, and hands-on Operator who is eager to grow their career within a dynamic and expanding organisation. You will bring:
You’ll also bring a positive, team-focused attitude, a proactive approach to plant operations, and the flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and public holidays as required.
About Baiada
Driven by a passion for producing premium-quality poultry, Baiada, through its renowned Lilydale Free Range and Steggles brands, has been bringing Australian families together at the dinner table since 1919.
As a leader in the industry, Baiada delivers fresh poultry to local retailers and value-added products to Quick Service Restaurants and food service customers. By embracing innovation and maintaining high standards of process and efficiency, they consistently produce millions of top-quality products each year, setting the benchmark for excellence in the industry.
How to Apply
Click APPLY or contact the Baiada Team on 02 6762 9000 and baiadatamworth@chandlermacleod.com for a confidential discussion. At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
- $35.98 per hour
- Monday - Saturday 11 PM – 7 AM
- Saturday penalties and allowances apply
- Potential for permanent employment following probation
About the Role
As an Operator, your key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring trucks are accurately weighed in and out, completing records, and performing Chain of Responsibility (COR) checks
- Overseeing plant operation, plant checks, accurate recording of operational parameters
- Completing general housekeeping of the processing area, including sweeping, vacuuming, foaming and hosing
- Loading and unloading trucks efficiently, as well as filling bulk bags with finished products
- Completing monitoring forms across several areas of operation and as requested
- Flexibility with working hours is essential, will include some weekend and shift work
- Buddy training will be provided for the first 3 months
About You
We’re looking for a proactive, reliable, and hands-on Operator who is eager to grow their career within a dynamic and expanding organisation. You will bring:
- Logical thought processes
- A strong commitment to long-term career growth
- Intermediate computer skills
- A mechanical mindset
- Good physical fitness to handle manual tasks
- A valid forklift license (Preferably with experience) or willing to obtain
- A dependable work history and reliable transportation
- Full Australian work rights (permanent residency or citizenship)
You’ll also bring a positive, team-focused attitude, a proactive approach to plant operations, and the flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and public holidays as required.
About Baiada
Driven by a passion for producing premium-quality poultry, Baiada, through its renowned Lilydale Free Range and Steggles brands, has been bringing Australian families together at the dinner table since 1919.
As a leader in the industry, Baiada delivers fresh poultry to local retailers and value-added products to Quick Service Restaurants and food service customers. By embracing innovation and maintaining high standards of process and efficiency, they consistently produce millions of top-quality products each year, setting the benchmark for excellence in the industry.
How to Apply
Click APPLY or contact the Baiada Team on 02 6762 9000 and baiadatamworth@chandlermacleod.com for a confidential discussion. At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
