Production - Casual - Machine Operator

Sanitarium-Health-Food-Company; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanitarium is seeking a Casual Machine Operator to operate key manufacturing and packing machinery across Up&Go, Tetra, and Cereals. You will support multiple departments, ensuring high‑quality production while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Reporting to the Senior Team Leader, the role suits casual staff flexible across shifts, with a focus on collaborative teamwork and safe, efficient operation across Day, Afternoon, and Night patterns.

Qualifications

• Forklift license preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Able to manually handle up to 25 kg.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Ability to cope with pressures and setbacks constructively.
• Ability to analyse information and make decisions accordingly.
• Strong commitment to Workplace Health and Safety.
• Demonstrated experience driving a positive culture aligned to Sanitarium’s values.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the production/packing process to ensure smooth machine operation.
• Move materials and restock resources (may require use of a forklift or manual handling).
• Record data as required and undertake product and quality testing.
• Clean and maintain hygiene in your operating area.
• Take part in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Forklift License

Manual Handling 25kg

Instruction Following

Pressure Management

Information Analysis

Workplace Safety

Positive Culture Alignment

Job description

We’re looking for motivated and values‑driven individuals to join Team Sanitarium.

As a Casual Machine Operator, you’ll be responsible for operating key manufacturing and packing machinery across multiple departments, including Up&Go, Tetra, and Cereals. You’ll play an important role in producing high‑quality products that help change lives every day.

Reporting to the Senior Team Leader on shift, this role is ideal for casuals who are flexible across different shift patterns, keen to learn multiple departments, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative, safety‑focused team.

Shift Patterns:

Day Shift:

Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 3:00pm

Friday: 6:00am – 12:00pm

Afternoon Shift

Monday – Thursday3:00pm-11:00pm

Friday10:00am-4:00pm

Availability: Night Shift

Sunday 11:00pm – 7:00am

Monday Night -Thursday Night 11:00pm-7:00am

Preferred candidates would be those who have high levels of availability during the above times.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor the production/packing process to ensure smooth machine operation.
• Move materials and restock resources (may require use of a forklift or manual handling).
• Record data as required and undertake product and quality testing.
• Clean and maintain hygiene in your operating area.
• Take part in continuous improvement activities.

The successful applicant will also have the following skills and experience:

• Forklift License or willingness to obtain is preferred.
• Ability to undertake manual handling of up to 25kg.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Ability to cope with pressures and setbacks in a constructive manner.
• Ability to analyse information and make decisions accordingly.
• Strong commitment to Workplace Health and Safety.
• Demonstrated experience driving a positive culture aligned to Sanitarium’s values of In It Together, We Make It Happen, Pioneering Today for Tomorrow and Serving Others.