Process Operator

Sunny Queen Australia; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great workplace culture

Competitive remuneration

Birthday day off

Free onsite parking

Wellness programs including free flu j

skin checks

Monthly morning teas

Personal and professional development

Reward and Recognition program

Job summary

Sunny Queen Australia is seeking Process Operators to join our Yarranlea site (8km west of Pittsworth, 45km southwest of Toowoomba). This casual role offers up to 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6am–4pm, and involves the end-to-end running of the food processing and packing line.

We value teamwork, safety and quality; prior process work and HACCP/GMP experience are preferred. You’ll contribute to a collaborative culture and support continuous improvement at a well‑established Australian egg

Qualifications

• Experience in process work and food manufacturing preferred.
• Familiar with HACCP and GMP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable and a team player.
• Certificate 3 in Food Processing (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative checks and set up equipment to meet production timelines.
• Work across High Care, Low Care and Boxing Room areas.
• Operate machines and troubleshoot issues.
• Follow all work instructions.
• Perform on-line quality checks.
• Clean and maintain machines and equipment.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and SOPs.
• Support other factory areas as needed.

Skills

Process work

HACCP

Written/verbal comms

Strong work ethic

Team player

Safe work practices

Certificate 3 in Food Processing

Education

Certificate 3 in Food Processing

Job description

Welcome to the Sunny Side!

At Sunny Queen, we are all about eggs! With over 90 years "eggsperience" in the industry, we are passionate and committed to providing quality products whilst ensuring the welfare of our hens.

Brief Description

At Sunny Queen, we are all about eggs! With over 90 years "eggsperience" in the industry, we are passionate and committed to providing quality products whilst ensuring the welfare of our hens. A career at Sunny Queen Australia means becoming part of a working culture that recognises people development as crucial to overall long‑term success. We’re seeking Process Operators to join our team on a casual basis at our Yarranlea site (8km west of Pittsworth and 45km south‑west of Toowoomba), working up to 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 6am – 4pm. This role is responsible for the end‑to‑end running of the food processing and packing line requirements. We’re looking for individuals who embrace challenges and are passionate about working in a collaborative team environment.

What You’ll Do

• Performing pre-operative checks and equipment set up to ensure production timelines run to schedule.
• Working in High Care, Low Care and Boxing Room areas
• Machine operation and trouble shooting
• Following all work instructions
• Perform on-line Quality checks
• Cleaning and basic maintenance of machines and equipment
• Following all food safety regulations and SOP’s
• Assisting in other areas of the factory when required

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience with process work, food manufacturing background preferred
• Experience with HACCP and GMP
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work within a team
• Follow all safe work practices in line with company policies and procedures.
• Certificate 3 in Food Processing (desirable)

Sunny Queen Perks

• A great workplace culture
• Competitive remuneration
• A paid day off each year to celebrate your birthday!
• Free onsite parking
• Access to Wellness programs including free annual flu shots and skin checks
• Monthly business morning teas
• Opportunity for personal and professional development
• Reward and Recognition program

About Us

Sunny Queen Farms is one of the most well‑known and well‑loved food brands in the country. From humble beginnings at a local farmer’s market, you can now find a range of Sunny Queen products in most supermarkets across Australia. Our products can also be found in cafes, restaurants, airlines, aged care and many more channels, and are also available in a number of overseas markets. Our vision is to lead the positive evolution of the egg industry for generations to come. We aim to deliver healthy, nutritious, tasty, and Australian made food which is easy to use and helps consumers to feel good about their choices. That’s why we offer the goodness of eggs in many shapes and sizes: from fresh eggs to liquid egg products and even a ready‑made frozen range – we have something for everyone! We also understand the responsibility that we have to our people, our hens, our customers, and our communities to strive to continuously improve all our practices for the benefit of all. A career at Sunny Queen means becoming part of a team culture that recognises people development as crucial to our overall long‑term success. At our core, we live by our TRICE values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Excellence. These are essential for long‑term success and drive our culture! Why not join the team that brings a smile every day to millions of people!

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you may be required to undertake background checks (which may include a pre‑employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing) as part of your application process. Sunny Queen also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities. Sunny Queen does not accept unsolicited applications.