About the business

Jeffries have had our hands in South Australian soil for generations, growing strong since 1842. Driven by wholesome family values and innovation, we have developed world-leading organic recycling technologies and collection partnerships. Combining our passion and process, the team at Jeffries produces premium compost, soil, mulch, biochar and organic fertilisers, for farmers, viticulturists, landscapers and home gardeners.

Together, we are securing the future of healthy soil for generations to come.

About the role

We are currently looking for a Full Time Plant Operator to join our Operations Team at our Wingfield location

Covered by the Waste Management 2020 Award.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Operating excavators across varying activities including (but not limited to) feeding/operating high speed grinders, log snipping, general excavator work.

Operating front end loaders across varying activities including (but not limited to) loading truck and trailers, stockpile management, mixing and blending products to meet process standards.

Accurately capturing data on our tablet system such as production output, truck weights for dispatch records etc.

Collaborating with the team to ensure smooth operations and timely completion of tasks

Reporting to the Team Leader, this role is crucial to our operation, operating our key machinery on site.

This role requires overtime, weekend and Public Holiday work

A successful applicant will have the following attributes:

A current front-end loader licence and experience loading truck and trailers advantageous.

A hard-working nature and good worth ethic.

Display a strong commitment to health and safety.

Physical fitness as the job may involve manual labor and working in varying weather conditions.

Be a team player.

Working with Jeffries, you will be rewarded with:

Access to Jeffries range of compost, soil, and mulch products at discounted team member rates.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that extends to your immediate family.

Opportunity to contribute to a leading organic recycling company.

Engaging and passionate team environment where people are valued.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a full pre-employment assessment and drug screen before joining. Access to transportation is necessary as work may be assigned at either our Wingfield or Buckland Park facilities.

If you believe you can contribute to the next chapter of the Jeffries success story, attach your resume and covering letter, and we will be in touch.