Machine Operator - Food Manufacturing

Youfoodz; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Youfoodz is seeking an Industrial Kettle Operator to join our Brisbane Southside production team. The role involves operating large-scale kettle equipment, weighing ingredients, and ensuring strict food safety and quality standards across 24+ tonnes of daily production.

Shifts run early morning or mid/afternoon with a rotating roster. Prior experience in food manufacturing and comfort with digital systems are key, along with the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 20 kg.

Qualifications

• Experienced in food manufacturing, production or industrial cooking environments.
• Highly safety-conscious and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working with machinery and digital systems.
• Physically capable of repetitive manual handling and standing for extended periods.
• Reliable, team-focused and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to food safety and maintaining high production standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate large-scale industrial kettles safely and efficiently.
• Follow recipes and production instructions using digital manufacturing systems (MFG/iPads).
• Accurately weigh and add ingredients according to strict recipe requirements.
• Complete the required two-step decanting process and visually inspect ingredients for foreign objects.
• Monitor packaging integrity and prevent contamination risks.
• Follow GMP, HACCP and Food Safety standards at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hazard‑free production area.
• Safely perform repetitive manual handling, including lifting up to 20kg.
• Work collaboratively with operators, material handlers and QA to meet production targets.
• Report food safety, quality, safety or process concerns to your Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Follow all workplace safety and site traffic management procedures.
• Stand for extended periods and work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Maintain high personal hygiene standards and wear all required PPE.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Safety conscious

Machinery operation

Digital systems

Manual handling

Tools

MFG/iPads

Job description

Industrial Kettle Machine Operator – Food Manufacturing

Location: Karawatha, Brisbane (Southside)

On-site parking available | Public transport is limited

Start Date: Immediate

Employment Type: Ongoing Casual | Opportunity for Permanent Employment

About Youfoodz

At Youfoodz, we're passionate about innovation, continuous improvement and producing high-quality food every day. As a growing food technology company, we're looking for motivated and reliable people to join our production team and help us deliver great food at scale.

About the Role

We are seeking skilled and detail-oriented Industrial Kettle Operators to join our high-performing production team across Early Morning and Mid/Afternoon shifts.

This is a hands‑on, physically demanding role where you'll operate large-scale industrial cooking equipment and work as part of a team producing 24+ tonnes of food per day. You'll play an important role in ensuring every batch meets our strict quality, food safety and production standards.

Shift Availability

• Early Morning: Must be available between 3:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Mid/Afternoon: Must be available between 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Shifts operate across 7 days a week
• Minimum 3 days' availability per week
• Shifts are generally 10 hours
• Rotating rostered days, with fixed shift times once assigned

Key Responsibilities

• Operate large-scale industrial kettles safely and efficiently
• Follow recipes and production instructions using digital manufacturing systems (MFG/iPads)
• Accurately weigh and add ingredients according to strict recipe requirements
• Complete the required two-step decanting process and visually inspect ingredients for foreign objects
• Monitor packaging integrity and prevent contamination risks
• Follow GMP, HACCP and Food Safety standards at all times
• Maintain a clean, organised and hazard‑free production area
• Safely perform repetitive manual handling, including lifting up to 20kg
• Work collaboratively with operators, material handlers and QA to meet production targets
• Report food safety, quality, safety or process concerns to your Team Leader or Supervisor
• Follow all workplace safety and site traffic management procedures
• Stand for extended periods and work effectively in a fast-paced production environment
• Maintain high personal hygiene standards and wear all required PPE

What We're Looking For

• Experienced in food manufacturing, production or industrial cooking environments
• Highly safety-conscious and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working with machinery and digital systems
• Physically capable of repetitive manual handling and standing for extended periods
• Reliable, team-focused and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to food safety and maintaining high production standards

If you're looking for an opportunity to build your skills in a large-scale food manufacturing environment and be part of a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you!