Casual Production Operator

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Echuca; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. in Echuca is hiring casual Production Operators to support safe, efficient operations on site. This hands-on role rotates across processing, handling, packaging and quality checks, with 12‑hour day or night shifts.

You will operate and monitor equipment, record data accurately, keep lines supplied, and participate in safety and hygiene practices, toolbox talks and pre-start checks while contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Casual production operator role at Echuca manufacturing site.
• Must hold current forklift licence and follow food safety practices.
• Shift work with 12-hour day or night shifts.
• Experience in food manufacturing and operating fixed plant machinery.
• Able to record measurements and data accurately and follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment as trained; report issues to Team Leader.
• Move materials and finished goods using pallet jacks or forklifts.
• Pack, re-pack, assemble and palletise products as needed.
• Complete basic quality checks and verify product presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping per procedures and schedules.
• Participate in pre-start checks and toolbox talks; follow safety and hygiene requirements.

Skills

Forklift licence

Food safety

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Teamwork

Experience in food manufacturing

Tools

Fixed plant machinery

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Data recording

Job description

We're seeking Casual Production Operators to support safe, efficient production at our Echuca manufacturing site. This is a hands-on, rostered role where your day-to-day tasks will vary based on operational needs, your training and competency sign-off, and the area you're working in (e.g., processing, manual handling, materials handling, cleaning, labelling and inspection). Shift work is a requirement for this position, including 12-hour day or night shifts.

• Current Forklift Licence
• Commitment to food safety and personal safety/hygiene practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record and interpret measurements and data
• Mechanical aptitude
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry (training will be provided)
• Experience using fixed plant machinery and forklifts
• Commitment to continuous improvement practices
• Operate & monitor equipment as trained; report issues to the Team Leader/Line Leader
• Keep the line supplied with packaging/consumables (e.g., pouches, lids, labels)
• Follow all safety, food safety, quality, environmental and hygiene requirements, including SOPs, permits, site rules and PPE
• Participate in required site communications (pre-start checks, toolbox talks, etc.)
• Pack, re-pack, assemble and palletise products as needed
• Complete basic quality checks (e.g., visual, pack/label checks) and confirm product presentation
• Accurately record required information (paper and/or electronic), including checks, counts, downtime reasons and quality outcomes
• Move materials/finished goods using pallet jacks/trolleys or powered equipment (e.g., forklift)
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping, including rostered cleaning to schedules/procedures
• Support other teams as needed to meet production priorities