Feed Mill

Join to apply for the Feed Mill - Shift Team Leader role at Norco Co-operative Limited Become part of a tight‑knit team committed to producing quality feed mixes that help our farmers care for their herds. About The Role As a Shift Team Leader you will provide frontline supervision of feed mill operations during designated shifts, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production of animal nutrition products. The role balances operational responsibilities (equipment operation, troubleshooting, and quality checks) with people leadership, overseeing mill hands and operators to achieve production targets in line with company standards, policies, and values. Your Day‑to‑day Activities Will Include Lead, coach, and support a shift team of mill operators and mill hands. Allocate tasks, monitor work practices, and ensure safe, efficient operations. Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Oversee feed milling processes including pellet mill, hammer mill, extruder, blenders, grinders, and control panels. Conduct and review quality assurance activities, including product sampling, grain testing, and recording results. Perform and oversee basic maintenance and troubleshooting tasks (belt changes, lubrication, adjustments). Maintain a safe working environment in line with WHS obligations, FeedSafe standards, and company policies. Conduct routine checks, toolbox talks, and safety observations. Oversee receipt and testing of grain and raw materials. Supervise loading/unloading of bulk feed and bagged product. Monitor and maintain records for stock levels, tallies, and grain reports. Support completion of stocktaking activities and ordering of bagged grain where required. Operate and supervise milling equipment (pellet mill, hammer mill, blenders, extruder, boiler/steam generator, grinders). Coordinate shift handovers and ensure accurate recording of production data. What We Are Looking For Previous leadership/management experience. Previous feed mill experience. Forklift licence. Completion of FeedSafe training modules. Completion of an approved supervisory skills course (e.g., Certificate IV in). Advanced Feed Milling Certificate (or equivalent) preferred. A great attitude and willingness to learn. The ability to perform physical tasks safely. A team‑focused mindset. Good attention to detail and commitment to product quality. Mechanical aptitude or previous experience in manufacturing, agriculture, or warehousing (highly regarded but not required). Why Norco? At Norco, you are not just joining a workplace, you are joining a proud regional cooperative with over 130 years of history, where people genuinely care about each other and our communities. We Offer 100% Australian farmer‑owned organisation. Competitive pay and conditions (morning and afternoon shifts). Full onsite training and development provided. Career pathways across our cooperative retail, manufacturing, logistics, and corporate. Employee discounts across our rural retail network and quality Norco products. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) confidential support for you and your family. Inclusive, supportive, community‑focused culture. Access to in‑house leadership development training – build your career with us Paid parental leave, leave purchase scheme. AMP Super benefits. Stable, long‑term employment with a trusted regional employer. Apply Now If you are ready to step into a stable, hands‑on role where you can develop new skills and contribute to the success of our farming communities, we would love to hear from you. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industries Dairy Product Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr