Machine Operator

RPR Trades; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual with permanent hours

Opportunity for permanency

Job summary

RPR Trades in Geelong is seeking a skilled FMGC & GMP Machine Operator for Day and Afternoon rotational shifts. Join a leader in dry milk product manufacturing and contribute to safe, efficient production in a highly automated environment.

The role requires dairy/FMCG experience, HACCP knowledge, strong problem-solving and teamwork. Casual rates with permanent hours offer long-term permanency in a dynamic plant setting.

Qualifications

• Food / FMCG manufacturing (Dairy manufacturing preferred).
• Full Australian work right.
• Proven ability to work in a food manufacturing environment and experience with Food Safety and HACCP systems.
• Advanced problem solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Base mechanical, electrical and automation knowledge would be an advantage.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a pressurized environment.
• Knowledge and application of industrial and personal safety behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Understand all matters relating to Health and Safety by understanding and abiding by the Health and Safety policy.
• Always establish safe working practices
• Support team members to comply with and participate in best practice principles
• Support team members participation in Health and Safety training
• Ensure all hazards, injuries and accidents are reported through the designated process.
• Ensure contractors are inducted and monitored to ensure they comply with the safety procedures and systems.
• Responsibility on a shift-by-shift basis for the manufacture of correct amounts of product at lowest cost while meeting quality standards.
• Operating of the highly automated process equipment to the requirements of the Company procedures
• Has direct control of the conversion of the milk and ingredients into powdered products.
• Takes full ownership for the cleaning and sanitation in the dryer and evaporator areas, including performing daily operations and cleaning of equipment.
• Clearly understand the regulatory environment and policies for the operation and ensured production systems, documentation and processes comply at all times.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion and review of production records.
• Ensuring and monitoring of plant housekeeping and hygiene standards
• Works with shift team to identify and resolve issues to enhance GMP compliance.
• Work closely with Production management on product formulas and operating parameter
• Plan run lengths, quantities and cleaning of process equipment (both internal and external)

Skills

Food manufacturing

GMP

HACCP

Automation knowledge

Safety compliance

Job description

Great Opportunity! Our client who is a leader in the manufacture of dry milk products is seeking to appoint a FMGC & GMPMachine Operatorfor Day & Afternoon rotational shiftsforfacility in Geelong.

• Great Company
• Casual Rates with Permanent Hours
• Opportunity for Permanency

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand all matters relating to Health and Safety by understanding and abiding by the Health and Safety policy.
• Always establish safe working practices
• Support team members to comply with and participate in best practice principles
• Support team members participation in Health and Safety training
• Ensure all hazards, injuries and accidents are reported through the designated process.
• Ensure contractors are inducted and monitored to ensure they comply with the safety procedures and systems.
• Responsibility on a shift-by-shift basis for the manufacture of correct amounts of product at lowest cost while meeting quality standards.
• Operating of the highly automated process equipment to the requirements of the Company procedures
• Has direct control of the conversion of the milk and ingredients into powdered products.
• Takes full ownership for the cleaning and sanitation in the dryer and evaporator areas, including performing daily operations and cleaning of equipment.
• Clearly understand the regulatory environment and policies for the operation and ensured production systems, documentation and processes comply at all times.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion and review of production records.
• Ensuring and monitoring of plant housekeeping and hygiene standards
• Works with shift team to identify and resolve issues to enhance GMP compliance.
• Work closely with Production management on product formulas and operating parameter
• Plan run lengths, quantities and cleaning of process equipment (both internal and external)

Experience Required:

• Food / FMCG manufacturing (Dairy manufacturing preferred)
• Full Australian work right
• Proven ability to work in a food manufacturing environment and experience with Food Safety and HACCP systems
• Advanced problem solving and fault-finding abilities
• Base mechanical, electrical and automation knowledge would be an advantage
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to multi-task in a pressurized environment
• Knowledge and application of industrial and personal safety behaviours

Please note you MUST reside in Australia to be considered for this position.