Cheese Production Operator — Cold-Environment Shifts

Bidfood; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on items

Online workforce development programs

Corporate health plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bidfood is seeking reliable Process Operators for its cheese production team at the Yatala branch. The role offers two working arrangements: a part-time, school-hours shift (9:00am–3:00pm, Monday to Friday) and a full-time afternoon shift (38 hours over four days).

You will work in a refrigerated facility, wearing protective clothing and following strict hygiene procedures. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will set up and operate lines, monitor quality and packaging, and ensure

Qualifications

• 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.

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 production environment below 5°C

Attention to detail

Physically capable of standing

Food manufacturing experience

Forklift licence

Job description

Bidfood is seeking reliable Process Operators for its cheese production team at the Yatala branch. The role offers two working arrangements: a part-time, school-hours shift (9:00am–3:00pm, Monday to Friday) and a full-time afternoon shift (38 hours over four days).

You will work in a refrigerated facility, wearing protective clothing and following strict hygiene procedures. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will set up and operate lines, monitor quality and packaging, and ensure