Feed Mill Operator
Darwalla Group
Posted: December 9, 2025
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Job Description
Work with passionate people in a dynamic environment
Contribute to growing and strengthening our business
Free on-site parking
Commitment to the Health and Safety of all employees
Uniform and relevant safety equipment provided
Excellent opportunity for a Feed Mill Operator
About us ...
As a third-generation family business, Darwalla started producing chickens over 90 years in Mt Cotton, with farms now located in the Redlands, on the Darling Downs and in the Lockyer Valley.
Safety is a priority of ours and we look after our people.
About the Role ...
You will be a valued member of the supportive and friendly 6-person Feed mill team, who manufacture the poultry feed for our operation. Your role will include Batching and operation of all aspects of the plant, scheduling deliveries, trouble-shooting breakdowns and assisting in repairs and maintenance. This role reports to the Feed Mill Manager at Darwalla Group, a South-East Queensland poultry producer located in beautiful Mt Cotton. As a third-generation family business, Darwalla has been operating for over 75 years in Mt Cotton, with farms located in the Redlands, on the Darling Downs and in the Lockyer Valley.
About you ...
This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work. This industry is a 24/7 operation and therefore flexibility is essential to meet production demands. The work schedule consists of a morning and afternoon shift where overtime may be necessary on a day to day basis to meet demand. The successful candidate will be on afternoon shift starting at midday.
The successful candidate will have:
Current Forklift licence
Confined space entry licence
Good mechanical aptitude
Hands on approach
Demonstrated compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Problem solving skills
A positive attitude & flexible approach
Their own transport and current drivers’ licence
Physical ability to perform manual task’s
Highly advantageous:
Wheel loader licence
Working at heights certificate
Experience maintaining and/or operating a feed mill
Why choose us?
You will work within a small team, so will undertake a variety of tasks to support our operations. The Feedmill has a large engineering workshop and hosts a fortnightly networking breakfast for our local staff. Safety is our priority and you will be provided with a uniform & relevant safety equipment. Darwalla provides the Feed mill team with fresh fruit, tea, coffee & milk, with a cracking view out to Moreton Bay.
If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!
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