Casual Production Operator

Nestlé S.A.; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Gympie Factory is seeking engaged, safety-minded individuals to join our Fill & Pack team. You’ll be trained across production lines filling and packing coffee products into jars, cans, and packs, contributing to safe, efficient operation and quality standards.

The role requires a positive, team-focused attitude, basic computer skills, and the ability to handle physical tasks. Flexibility for day and afternoon shifts Mon–Fri and a current forklift licence are advantageous.

Qualifications

• A positive, reliable and team-focused approach.
• Good computer skills and the confidence to learn new systems.
• The ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role, including manual handling.
• Availability to be flexible to work day and/or afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production or processing, although this is not essential.
• A current forklift licence or the ability to obtain one, noting applicants must be 18 years or older to obtain the required licence.

Responsibilities

• Working safely and following all Health & Safety requirements.
• Completing quality checks and accurately recording results.
• Monitoring equipment and processes to help identify and prevent potential stoppages.
• Following standardised start-up, line operation and changeover procedures.
• Supporting the team to achieve daily production and site goals.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness within the production area.
• Carrying out other production duties as required to support the team.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team orientation

Good computer skills

Manual handling ability

Forklift licence

Flexibility

Job description

Nestlé is the world’s largest FMCG manufacturer and a global leader in nutrition, health and wellness. At our Gympie Factory, we proudly produce some of Australia’s most recognised coffee brands, including NESCAFÉ and INTERNATIONAL ROAST.

We’re looking for positive, safety-focused people to join our Fill & Pack team and be part of a friendly, high-performing manufacturing environment.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Production Line Managers, you will be trained across a variety of production lines, filling and packing our coffee products into jars, cans, soft packs and bulk formats.

Working as part of the Fill & Pack team, you’ll help keep our production lines running safely, efficiently and to our quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Working safely and following all Health & Safety requirements
• Completing quality checks and accurately recording results
• Monitoring equipment and processes to help identify and prevent potential stoppages
• Following standardised start-up, line operation and changeover procedures
• Supporting the team to achieve daily production and site goals
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness within the production area
• Carrying out other production duties as required to support the team

What Will Make You Successful

We’re looking for people who bring a positive attitude, enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in doing things safely and well.

Ideally, you will have:

• A positive, reliable and team-focused approach
• Good computer skills and the confidence to learn new systems
• The ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role, including manual handling
• Availability to be flexible to work day and/or afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production or processing, although this is not essential
• A current forklift licence or the ability to obtain one, noting applicants must be 18 years or older to obtain the required licence

Why Join Us?

Our Nestlé Gympie Factory has a strong reputation as a safe, friendly and high-performing place to work. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive wages
• Wellness Program
• On-site Physiotherapist
• Reward & Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Nestle shop for employees
• Social Club and other employee benefits
• Training and opportunities to develop your skills across our production operations

Other Information

• Applications may close once a suitable candidate has been identified, so we encourage you to apply early.
• The Nestlé Gympie site has a drug and alcohol testing policy. Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment medical checks as a condition of appointment.
• Nestlé is an Equal Opportunity Employer.