Process Operator - Manual Handling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Birthday paid day off

Free onsite parking

Wellness programs including flu shots

Personal and professional development

Reward and Recognition program

Paid parental leave and purchased/le合

Job summary

Sunny Queen Farms is seeking Production Team Members for casual roles at Hallam and Mickleham sites in Victoria. You will join a fast-paced team handling egg grading, packing and related production duties across shifts, with up to 38 hours per week and overtime on weekends/public holidays.

The role emphasizes safe handling, quality checks and efficient operation of production machinery. Prior food manufacturing or FMCG experience is preferred, with strong teamwork and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting with a strong safety focus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Load, palletise and move products and materials safely and efficiently.
• Reach and retrieve stock manually and with equipment as needed.
• Wash and sanitise trays, pallets, dividers and tools; maintain production areas.
• Perform pre-start equipment checks and set‑up to support schedules.
• Grade, pack and label eggs according to quality standards and work instructions.
• Support packaging and dispatch preparation; replenish materials.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift Licence

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 and our people.

Brief 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 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)

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
• 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.

Sunny Queen does not accept unsolicited applications.