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

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

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Monthly training days

Novated leasing program

Share grant program

Overtime opportunities

Free uniforms and safety boots

Onsite physio/o steo and gym

Flu vaccinations and skin checks

Health wellbeing platform

Free on-site fruit

Barista coffee onsite

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Chobani in Dandenong South, VIC, is recruiting for Machine Operators to join a 24/7 production site that makes Australia’s favourite yoghurt products. You will operate modern packaging and processing equipment, monitor quality, and support the team to keep lines running safely and efficiently.

The role offers a stable, permanent position, with a 12-hour day shift roster from 6:00pm to 6:00am and a fortnightly average of 76 hours.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packing machinery in line with SOPs.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment as required.
• Operate multiple pieces of equipment on the line.
• 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

Machine operation

Manufacturing experience

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

• Location 453 Hammond Rd,Dandenong South, VIC, 3175,Australia
• Employee Type 12 hour shift 76.5hr/PF
• Required Degree NONE

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.

Requirements

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

Ideally to be successful in this role you will have:

• 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

Summary

Benefits

We’re a people first business that’s genuinely committed to making a positive impact on our communities, our people, and the planet. You’ll work in a modern production facility and enjoy a range of great perks, 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