Dairy Production Operator – Shift Work, Free Milk & Growth

Lactalis; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Competitive pay with progression

Learning and development opportunities

Permanent full-time role

Free Milk

Staff discounts across 500+ retailers

Job summary

Lactalis Australia is seeking Production Operators at our Rowville site to operate dairy-forming equipment and manage production to meet quality targets. You will perform CIP, cleaning and testing, while maintaining records and contributing to a safe, efficient workplace.

You will join a team focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement, with shift rosters and opportunities for development within a global dairy leader.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in dairy manufacturing or food processing.
• 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.

Skills

Dairy manufacturing experience

Food safety knowledge

GMP knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Certificate II in Food Processing

Job description

Lactalis Australia is seeking Production Operators at our Rowville site to operate dairy-forming equipment and manage production to meet quality targets. You will perform CIP, cleaning and testing, while maintaining records and contributing to a safe, efficient workplace.

You will join a team focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement, with shift rosters and opportunities for development within a global dairy leader.