Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Manufacturing Production

Operator

Date: 13 Jan 2026

Company: Orica

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

The Yardperson provides bulk product delivery support to blast crews and assistance to crews for on bench operations

Key Accountabilities Undertakes manual labour including bulk stock control and auditing, maintenance of associated equipment, operation of prime mover and skill tilt trailers, 32 tonne forklift operation

Assists operators with the loading of MMUsLoads and unloads ammonium nitrate and emulsion phase deliveries

Controls delivery and demurrage document sOperates a Frontend loader

Conducts Waste disposal & house keeping

Assists Shotfirer's with Shot Preparation Measures holes and setting outSets up reloading areas and shots

Provides high quality on bench services

Provides effective delivery of bulk products and storage

Communicates with Supervisor for product forecasting.

Liaises with shot crew on routine matters

Communications with Supervisor re product quality and/or safety issues

Performs QC testing on incoming raw materials and product being despatched to crews

Maintains operational equipment in clean, presentable and serviceable condition

Ensures raw materials stored correctly

Ensures correct accreditation signage is displayed

Ensures all raw materials are correctly labelled and rotated

Uses of old stock first

Ensures products are produced in accordance with the correct manufacturing procedures

Ensures product quality assurance is measured and recorded for later analysis

Ensures the timely calibration of manufacturing equipment (scales, weights etc)
Ensures equipment is maintained to provide high levels of service and replace faulty parts as required or instructed

Assists with recording details of receipts into and despatches from the plant

Assists controlling fixed plant costs

Carries out on bench duties as directed by shotfirer.

Up to 2 years experience.

• Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
• Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-aware and open to feedback
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Productive without compromising quality
• Highly reliable and motivated to excel

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.