Process Operator Mixer

Lactalis; Shire Of Harvey; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Increased wage rates yearly

Free milk each week

Great workplace culture

Job summary

Lactalis is seeking a Process Operator Mixer in Harvey, WA to help prepare and blend dairy ingredients for production. You will ensure products meet specifications with a focus on quality and safety while working as part of a team.

Previous experience is valued but not essential; a proactive attitude and ability to follow recipes and procedures are important in a fast-paced production environment. Weekend and overtime flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing and ingredient batching is preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes, procedures and specifications accurately.
• Strong commitment to quality, food safety and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and accurately mix ingredients according to production schedules and specifications.
• Monitor mixing processes for quality, consistency and compliance.
• 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 sanitation tasks as required.
• Minimise product loss and report issues promptly.

Skills

Food manufacturing

Ingredient batching

Mixing

Process operations

Quality and safety awareness

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

• Work for the no.1 Dairy company in the world!
• Enjoy discounted health insurance, free on-site parking and discounts!
• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities