Cheese Factory Process Operator

Bidfood Australia; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 43.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Staff discounted pricing on items

Online workforce development programs

Corporate Health Plans and other staff

Employee Assistance Program support

Zusammenfassung

Bidfood Australia is seeking reliable Process Operators to join our cheese production team at the Yatala branch. We have part-time school-hours shifts (9:00am–3:00pm, Mon–Fri) and full-time afternoon shifts (38 hours over four days).

This hands-on role operates in a refrigerated facility below 5°C. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will set up and operate cheese processing lines, monitor quality and packaging, and ensure food safety and traceability.

Qualifikationen

• Able and willing to work in a cold production environment below 5°C.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach and good personal hygiene.
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and performing repetitive manual handling.
• Previous food manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Forklift licence is an advantage but not essential.

Aufgaben

• Set up, monitor and safely operate cheese processing and packing lines.
• Operate production equipment and monitor product quality, weights and packaging integrity.
• Pack, seal, label and palletise finished cheese products accurately.
• Prepare, handle and move ingredients, packaging and raw materials in accordance with procedures.
• Follow production schedules, work instructions and traceability requirements.
• Complete product changeovers, routine cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work areas.
• Comply with food safety, allergen control, hygiene, quality and workplace safety requirements.

Kenntnisse

Cold environment

Attention to detail

Standing long periods

Manual handling

Food manufacturing experience

Forklift licence

Jobbeschreibung

Part Time and Fulltime Positions Available

For over 20 years, Bidfood has supplied quality ingredients to Australia’s foodservice and catering industry. With more than 50 locations and over 2,300 team members nationwide, Bidfood is one of the country’s leading distributors. We are seeking reliable and safety-conscious Process Operators to join our cheese production team at our Yatala branch.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will work as part of a production team to meet daily output, quality and food safety requirements.

Two working arrangements are available:

Part-time, school-hours shift (9:00am–3:00pm, Monday to Friday);

Full-time afternoon shift (38 hours over four days per week). Exact afternoon shift times and roster days will be confirmed during recruitment.

This is a hands‑on role in a refrigerated cheese production facility, with working temperatures below 5°C. Applicants must be comfortable working for extended periods in a cold environment while wearing required protective clothing and following hygiene and safety procedures.

Duties:

Set up, monitor and safely operate cheese processing and packing lines.

Operate production equipment and monitor product quality, weights and packaging integrity.

Pack, seal, label and palletise finished cheese products accurately.

Prepare, handle and move ingredients, packaging and raw materials in accordance with procedures.

Follow production schedules, work instructions and traceability requirements.

Complete product changeovers, routine cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work areas.

Comply with food safety, allergen control, hygiene, quality and workplace safety requirements.

Skills and Experience:

Able and willing to work in a cold production environment below 5°C.

Strong attention to detail, with a reliable, methodical approach to work and personal hygiene.

Physically capable of standing for extended periods and undertaking repetitive manual handling tasks.

Previous food manufacturing experience is desirable

forklift licence is an advantage but not essential.

Bidfood can offer you:

Staff discounted pricing on more than 4,000 items

Access to online workforce development programs

Team member access to Corporate Health Plans and other staff benefits

Employee Assistance Program support for team members and their families

Applications close: Thursday 19th November 2026 – Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Bidfood is Australia’s leading national foodservice wholesaler and distributor, supplying cafés, restaurants, pubs, hotels, clubs, caterers, schools, hospitals and aged‑care kitchens with the products they need to thrive.

With more than 50 sites across every state and territory, we combine local knowledge with national reach to deliver tailored solutions that keep our customers moving.

At Bidfood, you’ll find real autonomy, a balanced lifestyle and a team culture built on initiative, loyalty and trust. Whether you're after secure, flexible hours or ready to forge a long-term career, we’ll back your growth with training, support and clear pathways forward.

Bidfood is Australia’s leading national foodservice wholesaler and distributor, supplying cafés, restaurants, pubs, hotels, clubs, caterers, schools, hospitals and aged‑care kitchens with the products they need to thrive.

With more than 50 sites across every state and territory, we combine local knowledge with national reach to deliver tailored solutions that keep our customers moving.

At Bidfood, you’ll find real autonomy, a balanced lifestyle and a team culture built on initiative, loyalty and trust. Whether you're after secure, flexible hours or ready to forge a long-term career, we’ll back your growth with training, support and clear pathways forward.