Dairy Processing Operator - 3 Shifts (Day/Night)

Ky Valley Dairy; Geelong; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyvalley Dairy Group in Geelong, Victoria, is seeking Dairy Operators for day, afternoon and night shifts. You will operate filling, packing and automated palletising lines, with an 8–12 hour shift arrangement and weekend availability.

Applicants should have production or manufacturing experience, dairy experience is valued, and knowledge of GMP/HACCP is advantageous. Forklift licence is desirable but not essential. Reading and reporting batch information is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment, dairy experience highly regarded.
• Understanding of GMP and HACCP principles advantageous.
• Experience operating filling machines and related equipment.
• Strong reading and writing skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Forklift licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines according to the production plan.
• Safely operate diverse equipment like Case packer, Robotic Palletiser, Milk Filler, Flavour Filler.
• Identify and report hazards, near misses, and incidents.
• Clear jams, fix defects, and troubleshoot machine breakdowns.
• Confirm incoming materials meet specifications and finished product is within spec.
• Read and record batch information; general site and equipment cleaning.
• Occasionally assist with debagging, processing, case packer dispatch and other duties.

Skills

Dairy production experience

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Filling machine operation

Forklift licence

Reading and writing

Unsupervised working

Shift flexibility

Job description

Kyvalley Dairy Group in Geelong, Victoria, is seeking Dairy Operators for day, afternoon and night shifts. You will operate filling, packing and automated palletising lines, with an 8–12 hour shift arrangement and weekend availability.

Applicants should have production or manufacturing experience, dairy experience is valued, and knowledge of GMP/HACCP is advantageous. Forklift licence is desirable but not essential. Reading and reporting batch information is required.