Processing Operator

Hive and Wellness Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition Rewards Program

Discounted medical insurance

Discounted HWA products

Salary sacrifice novated leasing

Onsite secure parking

Celebration events

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or processing operator role.
• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Good communication skills and teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate processing equipment (clarifier) to maintain flow and efficiency.
• Blend, decant, and sample honey to meet product specs.
• Manage activities across hot rooms, hot boxes and yard operations.
• Complete processing documentation and data entry for compliance and traceability.
• Support production schedules to ensure on-time processing and product availability.
• Maintain QA and CCP documentation and oversee traceability.
• Identify and report non-conformances or quality issues promptly.

Skills

Production/Processing operator

FMCG/food manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Procedural compliance & documentation

Communication & teamwork

Organisational & problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift licence

Job description

Hive and Wellness Australia – Richlands QLD

Location: Richlands, QLD

Hive & Wellness is seeking a reliable and safety‑focused Processing Operator to join our processing team. In this hands‑on role, you’ll blend, decant, and process honey safely and efficiently to ensure all finished products meet quality specifications and production schedules.

Working in a fast‑paced FMCG manufacturing environment, you will play a key role in maintaining high product quality, food safety standards, and safe operating practices, while supporting continuous improvement across processing operations.

Benefits whilst working at Hive & Wellness:

• Recognition Rewards Program
• Discounted medical insurance
• Discounted HWA products
• Salary sacrifice novated leasing
• Onsite secure parking
• Celebration events
• Discounted medical insurance
• Discounted HWA products
• Salary sacrifice novated leasing
• Health & wellbeing initiatives

Why Hive & Wellness?

We are an iconic Australian food manufacturing market leader with number one brands both domestically and internationally. Based in Richlands QLD, with over 70+ years' experience supplying high quality FMCG products throughout Australia and overseas, our philosophy is to create a safe work environment where our employees feel connected to our values and objectives, where we respect each other and value diversity of people, culture, and ideas. We're committed to providing a workplace where creativity thrives and new ideas are celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate processing equipment (clarifier) to maintain consistent product flow and production efficiency
• Blend, decant, and sample honey to ensure it meets all product specifications
• Manage activities across hot rooms, hot boxes, and yard operations
• Complete processing documentation and data entry to support compliance and traceability
• Support production schedules to ensure on‑time processing and product availability
• Maintain accurate QA and CCP documentation
• Support full product traceability for all batches
• Identify and report non-conformances or quality issues promptly
• Safely operate processing equipment (clarifier) to maintain consistent product flow and production efficiency
• Blend, decant, and sample honey to ensure it meets all product specifications
• Manage activities across hot rooms, hot boxes, and yard operations
• Complete processing documentation and data entry to support compliance and traceability
• Support production schedules to ensure on‑time processing and product availability
• Maintain accurate QA and CCP documentation
• Support full product traceability for all batches
• Identify and report non-conformances or quality issues promptly

About You

You will be a reliable and detail-oriented operator who enjoys working in a team-focused manufacturing environment.

You will bring:

• Previous experience in a production or processing operator role
• Experience working in an FMCG or food manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate documentation
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude with an interest in technology-driven solutions
• Current Forklift Licence

If you’re looking for your next opportunity in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and enjoy hands‑on processing work, we want to hear from you.