Built in regional Australia and driven by improvement, Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) is Australia’s largest cotton producer and a leading agricultural business, producing, processing and marketing premium cotton, grain, legumes, oilseeds and livestock across New South Wales. As part of the AFF team, you will play a vital role in the future of Australian agriculture.
Job Description
About the Role
AFF is seeking a Ginner to join our team at Midkin Gin, in a permanent full-time position.
Working within a high-production cotton ginning facility, the Ginner plays an important role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of the gin throughout both the production and maintenance seasons.
During the ginning season, you will operate and monitor gin equipment, supervise seasonal employees and assist in maintaining production and cotton quality standards. Outside of the production season, you will be involved in preventative maintenance, repairs and preparation of plant and equipment for the next season. This aligns with the position’s focus on safe equipment operation, production monitoring, troubleshooting and machinery maintenance.
Key responsibilities will include:
Operating and monitoring cotton ginning equipment to support safe and efficient production
Supervising and supporting seasonal employees within a structured shift environment
Monitoring production output and cotton quality and responding to operational issues
Conducting preventative maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting on gin equipment
Completing shift reports, downtime records and quality documentation
Participating in off-season maintenance and preparation of plant and equipment
Supporting safe systems of work and maintaining high standards of housekeeping and WHS compliance
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
Previous cotton ginning experience would be highly regarded; however, it is not essential. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in mechanical trades, maintenance, farming, machinery operation, industrial production or similar hands-on environments.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Strong safety awareness and a commitment to safe work practices
Experience operating machinery or equipment in an agricultural, industrial or processing environment
Mechanical aptitude and an understanding of machinery maintenance
Strong leadership or supervisory skills, particularly within a production or maintenance environment
The ability to identify equipment issues and undertake basic troubleshooting
Good communication and teamwork skills
Basic computer literacy and the ability to complete operational reports and records
A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to work within a seasonal production environment
If this role sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, click the 'apply' button for the first step in a rewarding career with AFF.
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