Night Shift Dairy Process Operator

Bega Dairy and Drinks Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bega Group operates a Crestmead dairy site south of Brisbane, producing milk and dairy products from local farms. This permanent night-shift Process Operator role runs Monday–Friday from 9:30 pm to 6:00 am, balancing raw materials with production needs and ensuring high quality operations.

You will operate equipment across processing and production areas, perform QA activities, and support safety, GMP and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver reliable output.

Qualifications

• Previous FMCG or food-manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot processing, packaging and equipment issues.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process raw materials to required specs while balancing material availability and production needs.
• Perform VAT planning activities using site control systems.
• Operate machinery across lab, processing and production environments.
• Complete quality activities: sampling, swabbing, plating and QA tasks.
• Support food safety, GMP, continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.

Skills

Process control

Troubleshooting

Quality assurance

Production planning

Safety compliance

Tools

Site control systems

Job description

Bega Group operates a Crestmead dairy site south of Brisbane, producing milk and dairy products from local farms. This permanent night-shift Process Operator role runs Monday–Friday from 9:30 pm to 6:00 am, balancing raw materials with production needs and ensuring high quality operations.

You will operate equipment across processing and production areas, perform QA activities, and support safety, GMP and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver reliable output.