Crushing Production Operator

Martian Logic Pty; Shire Of Harvey; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis Australia in Harvey WA is seeking a full-time Juice Production Operator for the day shift. You will assist with fruit crushing, monitor the crushing process, and support the Fresh Juice Production and Processing teams.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with a 38-hour week Monday to Thursday. You should be physically fit, capable of following SOPs and GMP/HACCP guidelines, and able to operate a forklift.

On-site training and career progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or fruit crushing is highly regarded.
• Ability to follow SOPs and GMP/HACCP requirements.
• Physically fit, proactive, and able to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fruit crushing operations to prepare raw materials for juice production per SOPs.
• Monitor and control the crushing process to meet quality and efficiency targets.
• Assist with ingredient mixing and blending when required.
• Operate a forklift and maintain general plant hygiene.
• Quality and compliance testing; liaise with maintenance for issues.

Job description

About this Opportunity

An opportunity exists for a full time day shift Juice Production Operator to commence at our Juice operation located in Harvey WA. We are looking for a team member who can assist with fruit crushing and the day-to-day activities within the Fresh Juice Production and Processing teams. You must be physically fit, proactive, committed to safety and quality outcomes, have great attention to detail and be someone who can work as part of a team. This role offers a 38 hour week, Monday to Thursday.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Undertake fruit crushing operations to prepare raw materials for juice production in accordance with production requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Monitor and control the crushing process to ensure product quality, consistency and efficiency targets are achieved
• Assist with ingredient mixing and blending activities when required
• General cleaning and hygiene within the plant
• Quality and compliance testing
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment and liaise with the maintenance team as necessary
• Understanding and complying with all Food Safety, Hygiene, Quality and OHS policies and procedures
• Operate a forklift

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Understand and follow instructions and procedures
• Effectively communicate information both written and verbally
• Experience in food manufacturing, production processing or fruit crushing operations is highly regarded
• Work effectively within cross-functional teams
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
• Work with limited supervision
• Strong understanding of GMP & HACCP programs
• A sound mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to learn
• A Forklift License is desirable but not essential

We are Lactalis Australia

Here at Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. And, we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do. At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,200 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul’s, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity. By joining Harvey Fresh, you'll have access to industry leading training and career progression opportunities.

With a focus on internal career advancement, global mobility and putting our people first, a career with Harvey Fresh will be a truly rewarding experience.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank you in advance for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If this isn’t your time to work with us we wish you all the best in your career search and welcome you to apply for positions with Lactalis Australia in the future.

Crushing Production Operator

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