Process Operator - Manufacturing | Batching & Blending

NSP Personnel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day working week

Casual employment opportunity

Job summary

NSP Personnel is seeking a Process Operator for a Rowville-based manufacturing role in the health and wellness sector. The successful candidate will prepare, weigh and batch ingredients, follow exact formulations, and operate packaging and mixing equipment to meet GMP standards.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety and teamwork with a four-day workweek and ongoing casual employment. Prior batching, blending or formulation experience is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in manufacturing, process operating or packaging environments.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weighing, measuring, batching and blending raw materials according to product recipes.
• Following detailed formulation sheets and production instructions to ensure consistency and quality.
• Operating and monitoring manufacturing, mixing, filling and packaging equipment.
• Preparing raw materials and production batches to meet manufacturing schedules.
• Completing batch production records, stock sheets and other production documentation accurately.
• Conducting quality checks to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Following GMP, TGA compliance requirements and workplace safety procedures.
• Identifying production issues, troubleshooting equipment and reporting faults.
• Cleaning and maintaining production equipment and workstations.
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Working collaboratively with the production team to achieve daily targets.

Skills

Batching & blending

Formulation

GMP compliance

Quality control

Machinery operation

Reading recipes & SOPs

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Process Operator - Manufacturing | Batching & Blending

Process Operator - Manufacturing | Batching & Blending NSP Personnel is currently seeking an experienced and reliable Process Operator to join our client's manufacturing team based in Rowville.

Our client operates within the health and wellness manufacturing industry, producing high-quality products in a regulated production environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous experience in batching, blending, formulation or production operations who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

About the Role Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for preparing, mixing and processing ingredients according to specific product formulations while ensuring production targets, quality standards and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements are met.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Accurately weighing, measuring, batching and blending raw materials according to product recipes.
• Following detailed formulation sheets and production instructions to ensure consistency and quality.
• Operating and monitoring manufacturing, mixing, filling and packaging equipment.
• Preparing raw materials and production batches to meet manufacturing schedules.
• Completing batch production records, stock sheets and other production documentation accurately.
• Conducting quality checks to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Following GMP, TGA compliance requirements and workplace safety procedures.
• Identifying production issues, troubleshooting equipment and reporting faults.
• Cleaning and maintaining production equipment and workstations.
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Working collaboratively with the production team to achieve daily targets.

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing, process operating or packaging environment.
• Previous experience in batching, blending, mixing or product formulation highly regarded.
• Experience operating manufacturing or production machinery.
• Understanding of GMP, quality control and safe manufacturing practices.
• Strong numerical skills with the ability to accurately weigh, measure and calculate ingredients.
• Ability to read and follow detailed recipes, production instructions and SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
• Physical fitness and the ability to regularly lift 10-12.5kg.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during production shifts.
• A positive attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Desirable but not essential

• Current LF Forklift Licence.
• Experience using ERP or inventory management systems.
• Previous experience in food, health products, pharmaceutical or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.

Hours of Work

• Monday to Thursday
• 9.5-hour shifts
• Consistent working days
• Ongoing casual employment opportunity

What's on Offer

• Ongoing work with an established manufacturing business.
• Four-day working week.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to further develop your manufacturing and production skills.
• Hands-on role within the growing health and wellness manufacturing industry.
• Convenient Braeside location.