Drying Operations Specialist - 12-Hr Shifts, Upskilling

Bega Group; Tatura; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bega Group at the Tatura site is recruiting for a production operator to supervise drying operations. The role requires operating and monitoring drying equipment, maintaining product quality, and ensuring food safety to meet production targets.

The successful candidate will work 12-hour shifts across days and nights (6am–6pm and 6pm–6am) to support 24/7 operations, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating industrial dryer processing equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude with fault finding and basic troubleshooting.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Attention to quality, safety, and detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor drying equipment to ensure safe, efficient production.
• Manage process parameters and respond to alarms, deviations, and faults promptly.
• Ensure effective shift handovers, reporting, and record-keeping; escalate as needed.
• Perform start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, and CIP.
• Adhere to Bega’s Safety, Environmental and Quality systems and procedures.

Skills

Industrial dryer experience

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Quality and safety mindset

Forklift license desired

Job description

Bega Group at the Tatura site is recruiting for a production operator to supervise drying operations. The role requires operating and monitoring drying equipment, maintaining product quality, and ensuring food safety to meet production targets.

The successful candidate will work 12-hour shifts across days and nights (6am–6pm and 6pm–6am) to support 24/7 operations, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and team collaboration.