Job Description

At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and safety-focused Blending Operator to join our team in Maroota.
In this hands-on role, you'll operate our blending plant to produce high-quality products that meet customer specifications. You'll monitor equipment, load and blend raw materials, and help keep production running safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Working as part of a close-knit team, you'll play an important role in maintaining product quality, meeting production targets and ensuring our site remains safe and environmentally responsible.
What You Will Be Doing
• Operate blending equipment in line with standard operating procedures.
• Load, blend and dispatch finished products to meet production schedules.
• Start up, monitor, adjust and shut down production equipment safely.
• Monitor plant performance and identify any abnormal operating conditions.
• Make process adjustments within authorised limits to maintain product quality and efficiency.
• Move raw materials and finished products using a forklift and other plant equipment.
• Report equipment faults, safety hazards and quality issues to the Site Manager or Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Participate in safety, quality and environmental initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow all workplace health and safety, environmental and quality procedures.
About You
You will enjoy hands-on work, be mechanically minded and take pride in working safely while producing quality products.
To be successful, you will have:
• A current Forklift Licence.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, agriculture or warehousing (preferred but not essential).
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to identify and report safety or quality issues.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental responsibility.
• The ability to work in a physically active manufacturing environment.
Why Join Ridley?
At Ridley, we invest in our people and offer:
• Full training and ongoing development.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Excellent employee benefits.
• Career development opportunities within a leading Australian agribusiness.
• A workplace where safety, quality and continuous improvement are valued every day.
How to apply
If you are looking for a stable, long-term career with a business that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Please visit www.ridley.com.au/about/vacancies and provide both your resume.
Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete background checks and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

There are big advantages that come with Ridley being Australia’s largest and leading animal nutrition company. These include opportunities to move and grow within the business and also extends to having the right tools and resources to get the job done.

We are focused on working with, and attracting the best talent, not just in Australia, but in the world. Ridley prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer.