Production - Casual - Machine Operator

Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing; Gosford; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing is seeking motivated, values-driven individuals to join Team Sanitarium as Casual Machine Operators across Up&Go, Tetra, and Cereals lines, reporting to the Senior Team Leader on shift. This role is ideal for casuals who are flexible across different shift patterns and enjoy working in a collaborative, safety-focused team.

Responsibilities include monitoring production, moving materials, recording data, cleaning and hygiene, and participating in continuous

Qualifications

• Forklift license or willingness to obtain 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.

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

Follow instructions

Work under pressure

Data analysis

WH&S compliance

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.