Production Operator

Overview

Requisition  - Posted - Australia - Victoria - Manufacturing - Nufarm – Crop Protection

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Nufarm. Evolving Ag.

Nufarm is a global crop protection and seeds technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre and food production.

Whether it’s commercialising the world’s first plant-based omega-3, launching precision agricultural solutions, unlocking biomass oils for more sustainable fuels and fast-moving consumer goods, launching innovative new crop protection solutions or delivering the crop and seed solutions farmers depend on every day, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers.

Your Future, Fueled by Innovation

Based at our Pipe Road, chemical manufacturing facility in Laverton North we are looking for Production Operators to join our Production Formulation team. In these roles, you will be responsible for all aspects of the production process, including material handling, equipment operation, process monitoring, quality control, warehousing, and various support activities.

This role will work across a rotating roster with regular RDOs

Regular consistent hours

Full Private Health Included

Share Plan (Shares in Nufarm!)

Great Team and above Award Rates!

Operating various chemical plants efficiently, to schedule and to cycle times

Following standard defined operating procedures as instructed

Following and completing batch sheets accurately and to agreed standard

Ensuring good workplace organisation and housekeeping

Ensuring all safety regulations are followed and that necessary PPE is always worn

Immediately reporting any safety incidents or hazards

Carrying out QA functions to ensure batches conform to agreed quality specifications

Ensuring vessels and equipment are washed out to specified standards to minimise the risk of cross contamination

Proposing modifications and improvements concerning productivity, safety and quality

You will ideally have previous experience operating in a chemical manufacturing environment and be safety-minded with the ability to identify potential hazards and risks in a high-risk environment. You enjoy working both autonomously and as a part of a close team environment and have an interest in further training and developmental opportunities.

You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to interact positively with internal teams and are prepared to work flexible hours. Nufarm provides the opportunity to learn while you work and regular skill sign offs as you advance.

If you want to be a part of a thriving, supportive environment and are inspired by the prospect of being a part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you. Nufarm is proud to be recognised as an endorsed employer of choice for all women by Work
180 ranked #6 in 2025!

Apply today and be part of our journey to shape the future of agriculture!