Dairy Production Operator | 4-on/4-off, Career Growth

Lactalis - Mainland Dairy; City of Devonport; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career development

Competitive pay

Global opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Lactalis-Mainland Dairy in Spreyton is seeking a motivated Production Operator to join our Manufacturing team. This role offers training across dairy processing operations including milk evaporation, drying, lactose processing and packing support.

You will learn and operate complex equipment, monitor processes, and uphold safety and quality standards while collaborating with production, maintenance and quality teams. A proactive attitude and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, dairy processing or a production environment.
• Understanding of HACCP principles.
• Exposure to SAP, CITECT and/or IWS is advantageous.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety, food safety and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring milk evaporators and dryers to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Learning and operating lactose evaporators and dryers.
• Supporting milk separation and product pasteurisation processes.
• Assisting packing operations as required.
• Monitoring production processes through control systems and responding to process variations.
• Maintaining product quality and food safety standards.
• Following site procedures, work instructions and safe operating practices.
• Accurately recording production information and process data.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and supporting team performance.
• Working collaboratively with production, maintenance and quality teams to achieve operational goals.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Problem-solving

Initiative

Positive attitude

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

SAP

CITECT

Integrated Work Systems (IWS)

Job description

Lactalis-Mainland Dairy in Spreyton is seeking a motivated Production Operator to join our Manufacturing team. This role offers training across dairy processing operations including milk evaporation, drying, lactose processing and packing support.

You will learn and operate complex equipment, monitor processes, and uphold safety and quality standards while collaborating with production, maintenance and quality teams. A proactive attitude and strong teamwork are essential.