Machine Operator

Inghams Chickens; City of Whittlesea; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Parking

Product discounts

Travel discounts

Employee benefits

Job summary

Inghams Chickens is seeking a Machine Operator at our Thomastown facility. You will operate robotic palletising and packaging systems, maintain production line setups, and monitor product specifications.

The role requires physical fitness for lifting 5–15 kg and the ability to work on various shifts as needed; teamwork and clear communication are essential. We offer a fast-paced, safety‑driven environment with onsite parking and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Previous Machine Operator experience in FMCG is preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Physically fit and able to lift 5–15 kg; flexible to cover shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic palletising system.
• Set up and monitor production line equipment; ensure safe operation.
• Record measurements and maintain process control sheets.
• Assist with packaging and material handling as required.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping in the work area.
• Escalate food safety or quality issues as needed.

Skills

Machine operator experience

Teamwork

Communication

Shift flexibility

Tools

Robotic systems

Job description

Job Description

We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years.

A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.

Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.

Your opportunity to join our team

Our Further Processing facility based in Thomastown operates Monday to Friday and Saturday on request. We currently have openings on both Dayshift and Afternoon Shift. We are also looking for people who are flexible to cover various shifts and weekend work as and when the need arises in order to support the team.

• Immediate start
• Onsite Parking
• Great employee benefits including product discounts, travel discounts + more!
• Great job security with an ASX listed and stable company
• The health, safety and wellbeing of our people is our highest priority
• Fast paced and team focused environment
• Consistent hours provided weekly
• Uniforms provided & cleaned by Ingham's

Daily Tasks

• Operate robotic palletising system
• Ensuring safe and efficient operation of equipment, particularly when setting up and when product change overs are required
• Operate Robotic pick and place system, Baggers, Case erector equipment and box forming equipment
• Set up, operate, and monitor production line equipment
• Execute production plans and manage shop orders efficiently
• Monitor product specifications including weight, shape, and size
• Complete process control sheets with accurate measurements
• Perform real-time scanning and documentation of products and ingredients
• Maintaining a high level of personal hygiene
• Storing and maintaining materials, equipment and tools
• Identifying and escalating Food Safety & Quality issues, hazards and risks.

You will bring to this role

• Previous Machine Operator experience preferably in an FMCG environment.
• Understand and follow instructions and procedures
• Work well within a team environment
• Communicate well both written and verbally
• Showing commitment, reliability and motivation
• Respond calmly when faced with obstacles
• Physically fit and repetitively lift 5kg-15kg
• Flexibility to cover various shifts when required

We're looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous and committed to join us. People who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering delicious food that's... Always Good.