Dairy Production Operator — Flexible Shifts & Learning Perks

Lactalis Australia; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free Milk to take home

Learning opportunities

Employee discounts Australia wide

Job summary

Lactalis Australia is seeking Production Operators to join our Rowville site, supporting a world‑leading dairy manufacturer. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will operate equipment to formulate and process dairy products, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You will work 8 or 12‑hour shifts across day, afternoon and night rosters, with learning and development opportunities and a permanent full‑time position under an EBA.

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
• Strong communication and collaborative approach to working across teams
• Reliable, switched-on and eager to learn, with a commitment to health and safety
• Certificate II in Food Processing preferred; equivalent industry experience accepted

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and accurately mix and formulate dairy products to meet quality specifications
• Complete Clean‑in‑Place (CIP), sterilisation and cleaning activities for equipment, tanks and lines
• Conduct product testing and raw material sampling, and maintain accurate production and quality records
• Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot routine issues, carry out operator maintenance and report faults promptly
• Support production schedules, changeovers, ingredient ordering and handling of rework in accordance with procedures
• Work closely with production, quality, maintenance and raw materials teams to achieve production goals
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safe work procedures and environmental requirements

Skills

Dairy processing

GMP compliance

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Certificate II in Food Processing

Job description

Lactalis Australia is seeking Production Operators to join our Rowville site, supporting a world‑leading dairy manufacturer. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will operate equipment to formulate and process dairy products, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You will work 8 or 12‑hour shifts across day, afternoon and night rosters, with learning and development opportunities and a permanent full‑time position under an EBA.