Packing/Production Operator

Sunrise Community, Inc.; Cobden; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career development

Job summary

SunRice's CopRice division in Cobden is seeking a Packing/Production Operator to ensure quality bagged feed, operate packing equipment, and support mill operations. Standard hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm, with shift flexibility when required.

You are safety-minded, reliable, and comfortable learning across production areas. The role offers full-time stability, training, and the chance to contribute to Australia's leading animal nutrition manufacturer in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience operating bagging/packing equipment.
• Experience in manufacturing, food production or feed milling.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and product quality issues.
• Flexibility to work shift work when required.
• Understanding of GMP and HACCP.
• Warehouse and logistics experience.
• SAP experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor bagging and packing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Run packing machines and complete production line activities.
• Conduct pre-start equipment checks and monitor equipment performance.
• Change machine configurations to accommodate different products.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.
• General cleaning and housekeeping to maintain a safe work environment.
• Support and provide backfill assistance in the Mill when required.
• Coordinate raw material requirements and loading of customer orders.
• Accurately complete production records and stock counts.
• Follow all safety, quality, GMP and HACCP procedures.

Skills

Machinery operation

Team player

Safety-focused

Quality oriented

Tools

SAP

Job description

At SunRice, with rice at our heart, we bring people together through inspiring and delicious food. From our roots in the Riverina more than 75 years ago, we've grown into a proudly Australian-owned, ASX-listed global food business with around 2,300 employees, a diverse portfolio of 45 brands and a presence in nearly 50 countries. Guided by our purpose and values, we're driven by a global mindset, a commitment to innovation and a genuine care for our people, communities, and environment. Join a business with strong heritage, exciting growth ambitions, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

CopRice is the animal foods division of SunRice and is a leading supplier of nutrition products to the companion animal and livestock sectors. CopRice has been supplying quality feeds for animals for over 30 years through plants in Leeton, Tongala, Leongatha, Gunnedah, Wangaratta, Cobden and Hamilton (NZ).

Looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same?

CopRice is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Packing/Production Operator to join our Cobden operations team. If you enjoy working in a manufacturing environment, operating machinery, and being part of a team that produces high-quality products, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Packing/Production Operator, you'll be responsible for producing the right quality and quantity of bagged feed products while ensuring all safety, quality and operational standards are met. This is a varied role that involves operating packing equipment, supporting mill operations, and helping keep production running smoothly.

Standard hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm, however flexibility to work shift work when required is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor bagging and packing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Run packing machines and complete production line activities.
• Conduct pre-start equipment checks and monitor equipment performance.
• Change machine configurations to accommodate different products.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.
• General cleaning and housekeeping to maintain a safe work environment.
• Support and provide backfill assistance in the Mill when required.
• Coordinate raw material requirements and loading of customer orders.
• Accurately complete production records and stock counts.
• Follow all safety, quality, GMP and HACCP procedures.

About You

You are a reliable team player with a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement. You enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are willing to learn new skills across different areas of the operation.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience operating machinery or production equipment.
• Experience working in manufacturing, food production, feed milling or similar environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and product quality issues.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility to work shift work when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP.
• Warehouse and logistics experience.
• SAP experience (highly regarded).
• Experience assessing product quality and consistency.

Why Join CopRice?

• Stable, full-time position.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunity to develop skills across production and milling operations.
• Work for one of Australia's leading animal nutrition and feed manufacturers.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

If you're safety-minded, enjoy working with machinery and are looking for a role where you can make a real impact on production operations, we'd love to hear from you.

All applications and correspondence will be treated with the strictest confidence.

SunRice is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. Employment decisions are made based on merit, skills, qualifications and the requirements of the role.

We encourage suitably qualified candidates to apply and join us in building a successful and sustainable future for our people, customers and communities.