Processing Operator

Lactalis; Nambour; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Increased wage rates yearly via EA

Free milk weekly

Great workplace culture

Job summary

Lactalis is seeking a Process Operator Mixer to join our team in Nambour, Queensland. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will prepare and blend dairy ingredients to ensure products meet specifications with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

Experience in food manufacturing is valued but not essential; you should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, follow recipes and collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality products. OT and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, ingredient batching, mixing or process operations.
• Strong commitment to quality and 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.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and overtime.

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

Attention to detail

Follow recipes

Communication skills

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Job description

Lactalis is a French family-owned business founded in Laval in 1933. Today, it is the world’s leading dairy group, present in 50 countries employing around 85,500 people. It is home to some of the world’s best known global and international dairy brands, including Président, Galbani and Parmalat, and local brands including Pauls, OAK, and Cracker Barrel in Australia.

Our passionate and talented team is committed to nurturing the future, unlocking new opportunities, and fostering innovation in nutrition and food.

About this Opportunity

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

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

If you are a motivated individual, pride yourself on your high quality of work and possess the relevant competencies to succeed in this position, please submit your application, including your current resume, by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts.

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