Mill - Production Operator

Allied Pinnacle; Mowbray Park; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Pinnacle in Picton NSW is seeking a Production Operator to operate and monitor food production equipment, ensuring safe and efficient production.

You will set up, adjust, and troubleshoot processing equipment, maintain quality, complete production records, and support changeovers, shutdowns, and cleaning while adhering to GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating food manufacturing or processing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work across different production areas.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor food production equipment to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot processing equipment as required.
• Maintain product quality and ensure production targets are achieved.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and report faults or maintenance requirements.
• Follow GMP, food safety, quality, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Completing production records and documentation accurately.
• Supporting changeovers, start-ups, shutdowns, and cleaning activities.
• Working collaboratively with Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams.
• Complying with all site safety procedures and proactively identifying hazards and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Food processing equipment

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety and quality mindset

Fast-paced environment

Communication and teamwork

Cross-area flexibility

Job description

Role: Production Operator
Location: Picton Site
Employment Type: Full-Time
Key responsibilities include:

• Operating and monitoring food production equipment to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Setting up, adjusting, and troubleshooting processing equipment as required.
• Maintaining product quality and ensuring production targets are achieved.
• Conducting routine equipment checks and reporting any faults or maintenance requirements.
• Following GMP, food safety, quality, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Completing production records and documentation accurately.
• Supporting changeovers, start-ups, shutdowns, and cleaning activities.
• Working collaboratively with Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams.
• Complying with all site safety procedures and proactively identifying hazards and improvement opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience operating food manufacturing or processing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work across different production areas as required.

Experience within the food manufacturing industry would be highly regarded.