Machine Operators (Food Production) – Multiple Permanent Night Shift Positions

Chobani; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave for all

Monthly training days

Novated leasing program

Share grant program

Overtime and Sunday overtime

Uniforms and safety boots

Onsite health services

Flu vaccinations and skin checks

Wellbeing platform

Free Chobani products on site

Barista coffee onsite

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Chobani in Dandenong South runs a 24/7 yoghurt production site and is hiring multiple permanent Machine Operator positions for night shifts. The role involves operating and monitoring production and packing equipment, following SOPs, and maintaining GMP and safety standards on a 12-hour roster with regular time off between fortnights.

Opportunities for overtime and Sunday overtime are available, with a supportive team environment and focus on safety, quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production/packing lines or transferable experience from fast-paced, process-driven environments.
• Reliable and with a strong work ethic.
• Positive, motivated attitude with pride in quality work.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume production setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packing machinery in line with SOPs.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment as required.
• Operate multiple pieces of equipment.
• Complete CIP (Clean-in-Place) processes.
• Maintain GMP, safety, and clean-as-you-go standards.
• Support Maintenance with equipment information and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Machine operation

Reliability

Teamwork

Quality focus

Job description

Machine Operators (Food Production) – Multiple Permanent Night Shift Positions

Work only 13 days a month including a dedicated monthly training day

Compressed weeks, with every second Saturday off

Opportunities for additional overtime as well as Sunday overtime

About Chobani

At Chobani, we're continuing to invest in our Dandenong South site, adding new state of the art production lines and equipment, increasing capacity and expanding our team.

We’re growing and we’re innovating, which has created multiple permanent Machine Operator opportunities across our production teams where you can build your technical capability and contribute to how we improve safety, quality and efficiency.

We run a 24/7 food manufacturing site to create Australia’s most loved and number one Yoghurt products and we’re looking for motivated people to join our team.

The Opportunity

As a Machine Operator, you’ll take ownership of a designated section of the production line. You’ll operate modern production and packing equipment, monitor quality and materials, respond to issues within your scope and work closely with the broader team to keep production moving safely and efficiently. It’s an opportunity to build broader machine capability and develop a long-term career in a growing business.

This position operates on a 12-hour day shift roster from 6:00pm to 6:00am, averaging 76 hours per fortnight. Employees work a rotating roster that includes four shifts one week and two shifts the next, with every second Saturday off. This schedule provides a balance of regular working hours and extended periods of time off throughout the fortnight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate production and packing machinery in line with SOPs
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment as required
• Operate multiple pieces of equipment
• Complete CIP (Clean-in-Place) processes
• Maintain GMP, safety, and “clean as you go” standards
• Assist Maintenance by sharing equipment information and supporting basic troubleshooting and handovers
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused culture and continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

• Machine operating or manufacturing experience, or transferable experience from fast-paced, process-driven environments
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• A positive, motivated attitude and pride in the quality of your work
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume production environment
• Strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality and team work
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills, processes and standard operating procedures
• The ability to adapt to change and work effectively in an evolving environment

We’re a people first business that’s genuinely committed to making a positive impact on our communities, our people, and the planet.

You’llwork in a modern production facility and enjoy a range of greatperks, including:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Regular, paid monthly training days so you’re not just learning on the job
• Access to Chobani’s Novated leasing program
• Part of the Chobani Share grant program
• Opportunity to work regular overtime and overtime on Sundays
• Free uniforms and safety boots provided
• Access to free onsite Physio, Osteo and Gym
• Free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
• Modern Health Wellbeing Platform; free 1:1 Coaching and 1:1 Therapy
• Unlimited Chobani products and fruit on site plus weekly free giveaways for you to take home
• Barista style coffee onsite
• Opportunities for career development in a growing business