Product Process Operator
Goterra, Australia
Job Description
Goterra is a Canberra based Ag-tech startup company building sustainable solutions to the critical global challenges of food waste and climate change. At our headquarters in Hume, we design and build modular robotic infrastructure (MIB) that uses insects to manage food waste. Our diverse, multidisciplinary team has expertise in engineering, manufacturing, software, electronics, agriculture and biology. We're expanding our operations and seeking passionate and motivated individuals to join our team at our new facility in Sydney.
The role of a Product Process Operator is to work on the processing, preparation and packaging of Goterra’s byproducts - frass and insect protein, while ensuring all quality control measures are adhered to.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Production and processing of insect by-products in order to produce a high quality customer product
- Assist and Draft Process SOP’s alongside the Production Manager to ensure high product quality
- Packing and shipping of Goterra products and samples to customer orders
- Following Stock control and management
- Adherence to daily maintenance and hygiene tasks procedures
- Ensuring that accurate records are created, stored, managed, and secured per company procedure, Feedsafe and related requirements
- Data collection
- Troubleshooting and general maintenance of processing related and related equipment
- Ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with quality control and safe work practice procedures
- Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Abiding by Goterra values and tenets
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties which fall within the remit of this role.
Requirements
Ideally, you'll have:
- Experience in an Technician or similar role (preferred)
- Strong problem solving skills
- Physical ability to undertake tasks associate with the role
- A flexible and adaptable nature with a high level of initiative and ownership
- High levels of digital literacy. You are a skilled and adept user of Google Workspace, cloud based platforms, and social media and messaging platform
- A valid driver’s licence and reliable transport
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Forklift licence (preferred)
- Quality Assurance
- Technical Skills qualification is advantageous for Equipment Operators
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience within a Manufacturing process.
- Feedsafe or any other Food / Feed Certification experience (preferred but not required)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Enjoy learning and are looking to engage in multi-disciplinary teams
- Get enjoyment from complex problem solving
- Are looking for agency in their role, and want to take ownership of their tasks
- Believe in diversity and the importance of giving all team members a voice
APPOINTMENT FACTORS:
- Successful Proof Of Identity and Right To Work In Location/Australia 100 Point Identification Check.
Feel that this could be the perfect role for you but the description isn’t an exact match for your skills? Please apply anyway - we would love to hear from you.
Benefits
- Goterra is a leading waste management technology startup that was instrumental in developing national regulation for insect protein production - we’re leading the way in this emerging industry
- Be part of a diverse and multidisciplinary team doing exciting and ground breaking work, alongside people who believe in what they’re doing and are aligned in mission and purpose
- You'll be paid above award rates, with generous conditions including paid employer parental leave, welfare packs, leave to volunteer in your community and great learning and development opportunities
- You'll have the chance to make a real impact on stopping one of the leading causes of climate change, every day. Literally, we’re doing it right now, as you read this
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation and encourage applications from anyone with passion for our mission, particularly from women, veterans, people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds