Bread Packer - Production Operator

Chandler Macleod Group; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Bendigo is hosting casual Bread Packer / Production Operator roles with Chandler Macleod. You will monitor slicing and packaging lines, perform quality checks, change packaging, and assist with general duties in a busy bread production environment.

Ideal candidates bring experience in food production, a keen eye for detail, and a strong safety mindset. Roles require weekend and shift availability within a rotating roster.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food production or manufacturing is advantageous.
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining quality.
• Commitment to safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bread slicing and packaging machinery.
• Conduct quality checks on finished products.
• Change packaging bags and adjust machine settings.
• Pack bread manually during machine downtime.
• Load bread boxes onto storage shelves.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist with general production duties as required.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Reliable

Rotating 7-day roster

Workplace health and safety

Job description

Bread Packer / Production Operator | Bendigo Chandler Macleod is currently seeking reliable and hardworking Bread Packers / Production Operators to join our client’s busy production team in Bendigo. These casual opportunities offer ongoing work across a rotating 7-day roster, with the potential for regular hours for the right candidates.

About the Role Working within a fast-paced bread production environment, you will be responsible for monitoring, packing, and quality checking bread products while ensuring production targets and safety standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor bread slicing and packaging machinery
• Conduct quality checks on finished products
• Change packaging bags and adjust machine settings for different products
• Pack bread manually during machine downtime
• Collect, stack, and manage bypassed product
• Load bread boxes onto storage shelves
• Change slicer blades using appropriate safety equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Assist with general production duties as required

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in food production, manufacturing, or machine operation highly regarded
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work a rotating 7-day roster
• Commitment to workplace health and safety requirements

Physical Requirements This is a physically demanding role that requires:

• Constant standing throughout the shift
• Frequent walking, bending, squatting, lifting, and carrying
• Frequent handling of bread boxes weighing up to 7kg
• Occasional lifting of items up to 20kg
• Repetitive manual handling and firm gripping tasks
• Ability to work in a noisy production environment around machinery

What You'll Need

• Ability to complete an 8-hour shift with potential overtime
• Steel cap safety boots
• Ability to pass any required pre-employment checks
• Availability for weekend and shift work as required

What's on Offer?

• Casual ongoing opportunities
• Immediate start available
• Work with a well-established food manufacturing business
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive hourly rates

If you're looking for an opportunity to join a busy production team and can thrive in a hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you.