Process Operator Mixer

Lactalis Australia; Shire Of Harvey; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Annual wage increases

Free milk

Great workplace culture

Job summary

Lactalis Australia is seeking a Process Operator Mixer to join our Harvey team. You will prepare and blend dairy ingredients to ensure products meet specifications and are ready for production, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

Previous experience in food manufacturing or ingredient batching is valued but not essential. The role requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends and overtime as needed in a fast-paced dairy production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, ingredient batching, mixing or process operations.
• Strong commitment to quality, food safety and workplace safety.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow recipes, procedures and specifications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and accurately mix ingredients in accordance with production schedules and product specifications
• Monitor mixing processes to ensure product quality, consistency and compliance with standards
• Complete production, quality and safety documentation accurately
• Conduct pre-operational checks and ensure equipment is clean and ready for use
• Maintain high hygiene standards and perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required
• Minimise product loss and report equipment issues, quality concerns or safety hazards promptly

Skills

Food manufacturing

Ingredient batching

Mixing operations

Process operations

Quality & safety

Teamwork

Job description

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a Process Operator Mixer to join the team in Harvey.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for preparing and blending dairy ingredients to ensure products are manufactured to specification and ready for production. You will have a strong focus on quality and safety and be able to work as part of an effective team. You will have a proactive and positive attitude with the ability to deliver high-quality work.

Previous experience in food manufacturing, ingredient preparation, batching or process operations is highly regarded, but not essential.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role Are

• Prepare and accurately mix ingredients in accordance with production schedules and product specifications
• Monitor mixing processes to ensure product quality, consistency and compliance with standards
• Complete production, quality and safety documentation accurately
• Conduct pre-operational checks and ensure equipment is clean and ready for use
• Maintain high hygiene standards and perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required
• Minimise product loss and report equipment issues, quality concerns or safety hazards promptly

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in food manufacturing, ingredient batching, mixing or process operations
• A strong commitment to quality, food safety and workplace safety
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow recipes, procedures and specifications accurately
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and overtime as required

Benefits

• Discounted Health Insurance
• Access to our internal Employee Assistance Program that offers free, private and confidential counselling for you and your household
• Increased wage rates each year due to our Enterprise Agreement
• Free milk each week
• Great workplace culture