Food Manufacturing Machine Operator: Immediate Start

Manpower Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Ongoing shift Monday to Friday

Job summary

Manpower in Heidelberg West is seeking an Experienced Machine Operator to join our production team on an immediate-start basis. This ongoing casual role runs on the day shift (7:00am–3:00pm) with the option to transition to the afternoon shift (3:00pm–11:00pm).

You will operate, monitor and adjust food production machinery, adhere to HACCP and GMP standards, and work with the team to meet daily targets. There is potential for the role to become a full-time permanent position based on performance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Machine Operator, ideally in food manufacturing.
• Understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor food production machinery including mixers, slicers, conveyors, and packaging equipment.
• Perform routine machine checks and basic troubleshooting to minimise downtime.
• Set up machines for production runs and adjust settings as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across machinery and workstations.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and report faults promptly.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet daily targets.

Skills

Machine operator

Mechanical aptitude

Fast-paced production

HACCP & GMP

Teamwork

Job description

Manpower in Heidelberg West is seeking an Experienced Machine Operator to join our production team on an immediate-start basis. This ongoing casual role runs on the day shift (7:00am–3:00pm) with the option to transition to the afternoon shift (3:00pm–11:00pm).

You will operate, monitor and adjust food production machinery, adhere to HACCP and GMP standards, and work with the team to meet daily targets. There is potential for the role to become a full-time permanent position based on performance