Machine Operator

KB Seafood Company; Canning; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Overtime penalties

Job summary

KB Seafood Co is a major Australian seafood company based in Canning Vale, employing 300+ people with a strong culture. We are seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join our busy team on a full-time basis in Canning Vale.

You will operate packing and cutting machinery, set up at the start of each shift, monitor quality and output, ensure hygiene standards, report faults, and maintain production records in a wet, cold seafood environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Fresh Food Processing environment.
• Ability to work in a wet, cold seafood environment.
• Understanding of HACCP, GMP and hygiene standards.
• Full, permanent work rights in Australia.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Team-oriented with strong physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Operate packing and cutting machines used in fish processing.
• Set up machines at start of shift and perform basic pre-start checks.
• Monitor machine performance to maintain quality and output.
• Inspect finished products for compliance with specs and hygiene.
• Report faults or breakdowns promptly to maintenance or supervisors.
• Adhere to food safety and WH&S protocols.
• Assist with manual handling and packaging tasks as needed.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.

Skills

Machine operation

Food safety

HACCP/GMP

English communication

Teamwork

WH&S awareness

Tools

Packing machinery

Job description

• Fulltime, Permanent role
• $31.79 / hour + Superannuation + Penalties for Overtime hours
• Early Start, Early Finish

KB Seafood Co is one of Australia's largest seafood companies and one of the most awarded & successful food service operators. The business employs over 300+ fantastic people with a humble/inclusive culture. We provide over 30,000 Tonnes of seafood annually to leading foodservice operators and major supermarkets.

We are currently seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join our busy team in Canning Vale on Full Time employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate fish processing machinery such as packing/cutting machines.
• Set up machines at the beginning of each shift and conduct basic pre-start checks.
• Monitor machine performance to maintain product quality and output.
• Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with company specifications and hygiene standards.
• Report faults or breakdowns to maintenance or supervisors promptly.
• Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and workplace health & safety requirements.
• Assist with manual handling tasks, such as loading raw materials or packing finished products.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role in Fresh Food Processing environment.
• Ability to work in a wet cold environment with seafood.
• Understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food hygiene standards.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Full, permanent work rights in Australia
• Flexible hands-on work attitude and a good level of physical fitness
• Sound understanding of all WH&S Protocols
• Ability to work well in a team environment