Dairy Production Operator - 8/12h Shifts, Full-Time

Lactalis Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Milk to take home

Discounts to retailers Australia wide

Job summary

Lactalis Australia in Rowville is seeking Production Operators to join a world-leading dairy manufacturer. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will operate equipment to formulate and process dairy products, while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with GMP.

This permanent full-time role offers 8- or 12-hour rosters (day, afternoon, night), free parking, and opportunities for learning and development within a globally recognised brand.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in dairy manufacturing or food processing (desirable).
• Knowledge of heat treatment, homogenising, separation, product holding and storage processes.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ability to follow procedures, maintain accurate records and identify equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and mix dairy products to meet quality specs.
• Complete Clean-in-Place (CIP), sterilisation and cleaning for equipment, tanks and lines.
• Conduct product testing and raw material sampling; maintain production and quality records.
• Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot routine issues, perform operator maintenance and report faults.
• Support production schedules, changeovers, ingredient ordering and handling of rework per procedures.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance and raw materials teams to meet goals.
• Follow GMP, safe work procedures and environmental requirements.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Procedural compliance

Education

Certificate II in Food Processing

Job description

Lactalis Australia in Rowville is seeking Production Operators to join a world-leading dairy manufacturer. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will operate equipment to formulate and process dairy products, while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with GMP.

This permanent full-time role offers 8- or 12-hour rosters (day, afternoon, night), free parking, and opportunities for learning and development within a globally recognised brand.