Cheese Production Operator — Cold Environment & Packing

Bidfood; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount pricing

Online workforce development programs

Corporate Health Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bidfood is seeking reliable Process Operators for our cheese production team at the Yatala branch. You will report to the Production Manager and work as part of a team to meet daily output, quality and food safety requirements.

Two arrangements are available: part-time school-hours (9:00am–3:00pm, Mon–Fri) and full-time afternoon shift (38 hours over four days). The role operates in a refrigerated environment below 5°C.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a cold production environment below 5°C.
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and undertaking repetitive manual handling tasks.
• Previous food manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Forklift licence is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• 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

Cold environment work

Attention to detail

Manual handling

Physical stamina

Forklift licence

Food manufacturing experience (desire)

Job description

Bidfood is seeking reliable Process Operators for our cheese production team at the Yatala branch. You will report to the Production Manager and work as part of a team to meet daily output, quality and food safety requirements.

Two arrangements are available: part-time school-hours (9:00am–3:00pm, Mon–Fri) and full-time afternoon shift (38 hours over four days). The role operates in a refrigerated environment below 5°C.