Process Operator - Manual Handling

Sunny Queen; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Birthday day off

Wellness program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, production, or FMCG environments preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based role.
• Commitment to workplace safety and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load, palletise and move products safely and efficiently.
• Retrieve stock manually and with equipment as required.
• Wash and sanitise trays, pallets, and production areas.
• Perform pre-start checks and set-up to support production schedules.
• Prepare, grade, pack and label eggs according to quality standards.
• Replenish packaging materials and prepare finished products for dispatch.
• Operate production machinery and assist with basic troubleshooting.
• Conduct quality and production checks throughout the process.
• Provide general support across the facility as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Forklift licence

Physically fit

Reliability

Tools

Health & Safety training

Job description

• Employee Type Casual

Contact information

• Contact Phone [phone]

DescriptionWelcome 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 and our people.

About the Role

We are currently seeking motivated and reliable Production Team Members to join our egg grading operations. This is a casual opportunity offering up to 38 hours per week, working Monday to Friday across a variety of shifts at our facilities in Hallam and Mickleham. Additional overtime may be available during weekends and public holidays.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring our products are graded, packed and prepared to the highest standards while working as part of a supportive and fast-paced team environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Loading, palletising and moving products and materials in a safe and efficient manner
• Reaching and retrieving stock manually and with equipment where required
• Washing and sanitising trays, pallets, dividers, tools, equipment and production areas
• Performing pre-start equipment checks and set-up to support production schedules
• Preparing, grading, packing and labelling eggs in accordance with quality standards and work instructions
• Replenishing packaging materials and preparing finished products for dispatch
• Operating production machinery and assisting with basic troubleshooting
• Conducting quality and production checks throughout the process
• Performing basic machine maintenance and general housekeeping duties
• Supporting other areas of the facility as required

What You’ll Bring:

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, or FMCG environments (preferred)
• A strong work ethic and positive, can-do attitude
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment
• A commitment to workplace safety and following procedures
• Full working rights with a minimum of 12 months remaining validity
• Reliable transport and good communication skills
• The physical capability to lift and move items over 20kg and work in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to safely reach up to 2.2 metres from ground level
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Availability to commence training at our Hallam site before transitioning to our Mickleham facility by the end of January
• A Forklift Licence (highly regarded but not essential)
• 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
• Opportunity for personal and professional development
• Reward and Recognition program
• Paid parental leave and purchased leave

About Us:

At Sunny Queen Farms, we’re all about eggs.

With over 90 years of "eggsperience" in the industry, we are passionate and committed to providing quality products while ensuring the welfare of our hens. From humble beginnings at a local farmer’s market, Sunny Queen Farms has grown to become one of Australia’s most recognised and trusted egg brands. Today, our products are available in major supermarkets nationwide, through foodservice distributors across Australia, and in selected international markets. We believe nutritious, delicious food should be easy to enjoy. That’s why we offer the goodness of eggs in many forms, from fresh shell eggs and liquid egg products to our convenient ready-made frozen range. At Sunny Queen Farms, we’re committed to caring for our people, our hens, our customers, and our communities while continuing to deliver trusted, quality food that Australians can enjoy every day. 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.

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) 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.