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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, Fuelled by Innovation 

Based in Laverton North, we are looking for Synthesis Production Operators to join the 2,4 D Manufacturing team at Nufarm. You will have the opportunity to work within a fast paced agricultural chemical plant producing our key products to meet production requirements. We are passionate about growth and development and see this role as a great opportunity to grow your career with an Australian global company. 

This role operates on a rotating 24/7 365 roster 4 days on 4 days off with 12 hour shifts.

• Very attractive Enterprise (EA) Agreement benefits including:

• Private health insurance

• Shift rates – Starting at $152,700

• Onsite café

• Free Onsite Parking

• Novated Leasing

• Onsite Wellbeing Support

 Be part of building a better Nufarm 

• Operating plants efficiently, to schedule and to cycle times

• Effectively following supervisor instructions with relation to plant organisation, process control, quality non-conformances and improvements

• Opportunity to work with unique, one of a kind operating equipment and processes

• Strong troubleshooting skills and issues response.

• Experience with disciplined handover and issues reporting systems

• Desire to drive improvements in operating processes and systems

• Opportunities for development and leadership within the operations and site teams with ability to be our next team/shift leaders!

• Reporting any plant or equipment faults readily to the Maintenance team using the CMMS work request system

• Driving systems such as 5S and general plant cleanliness and coordination

• Managing safe shutdown and start-up of all equipment in the Plascon, Herbicide, Brine, Chlorination, Distillation and any other plants associated with the process

• Diligent adherence to required operating procedures, and ensuring process instructions are followed to ensure safety and consistency.

• Experience with generation and use of permit to work systems, JSEAs and LOTO systems.

• Ensuring all safety regulations are followed and that necessary PPE is worn at all times

• Immediately reporting any safety incidents or hazards

• Proposing modifications and improvements concerning productivity, safety and quality

• Understanding of Management of Change systems. 

What do you bring? 

You will have previous experience operating in a high hazard manufacturing environment (Chemical, Pharma, Oil/Gas etc) with a working knowledge of process control. You will have the ability to monitor process capability, use structured problem solving tools and apply quality standards. A Forklift Licence is essential. As an operator, you will have the opportunity to drive improvements in plant operation and systems, but will also have the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty in and around the plant. 

Ideally, you will have exposure to lean manufacturing principles and be comfortable reading engineering drawings and technical documentation. Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact positively with stakeholders and a safety oriented, process/procedurally driven approach to operating machinery is pivotal to success in the role. In return we are passionate about providing an environment for growth, development and the opportunity to forge a career with us!