Dairy Process Operator – Mixer, Quality & Safety Focus

Lactalis; Nambour; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Increased wage rates yearly via EA

Free milk weekly

Great workplace culture

Job summary

Lactalis is seeking a Process Operator Mixer to join our team in Nambour, Queensland. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will prepare and blend dairy ingredients to ensure products meet specifications with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

Experience in food manufacturing is valued but not essential; you should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, follow recipes and collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality products. OT and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, ingredient batching, mixing or process operations.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow recipes, procedures and specifications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and accurately mix ingredients in accordance with production schedules and product specifications.
• Monitor mixing processes to ensure product quality, consistency and compliance with standards.
• Complete production, quality and safety documentation accurately.
• Conduct pre-operational checks and ensure equipment is clean and ready for use.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required.
• Minimise product loss and report equipment issues, quality concerns or safety hazards promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow recipes

Communication skills

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Job description

Lactalis is seeking a Process Operator Mixer to join our team in Nambour, Queensland. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will prepare and blend dairy ingredients to ensure products meet specifications with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

Experience in food manufacturing is valued but not essential; you should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, follow recipes and collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality products. OT and weekend work may be required.