Dairy Spray Dryer Operator – 12h Shifts & Growth

Bega Cheese; Tatura; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift loading

Career progression

Job summary

Bega Group is seeking a Process Technician for the Tatura site, a leading Australian dairy manufacturer. The role focuses on complex process control and quality outcomes across the drying operations to ensure product quality, food safety and target production.

This 12‑hour shift position covers days and nights to support 24/7 operations, including weekends and public holidays, with opportunities for upskilling and career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operating industrial dryer processing equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills – fault finding and basic troubleshooting.
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
• Attention to quality, safety and detail.
• Forklift license (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor drying equipment to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Manage process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow rates, moisture levels) and respond to alarms and faults.
• Ensure effective shift handovers, reporting and record-keeping, timely escalation and adherence to schedules.
• Perform start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, and cleaning (CIP) to required standards.
• Adherence to safety, environmental and quality systems and procedures.

Skills

Dryer operation

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Forklift license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Bega Group is seeking a Process Technician for the Tatura site, a leading Australian dairy manufacturer. The role focuses on complex process control and quality outcomes across the drying operations to ensure product quality, food safety and target production.

This 12‑hour shift position covers days and nights to support 24/7 operations, including weekends and public holidays, with opportunities for upskilling and career progression.