Production Employee - Casual

Norco Co-Operative Limited; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On the job training

Career progression opportunities

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Norco Co-Operative Limited on the Gold Coast is seeking a Production Operator to join our busy Labrador factory. This casual role covers day, afternoon, night and weekend shifts, offering varied, hands-on work in a dairy processing environment.

You will operate machinery, follow safety protocols, complete paperwork accurately and contribute to continuous improvement while supporting a small, safety‑conscious team.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Experience operating machinery in manufacturing is desirable.
• Understanding of food manufacturing processes and hygiene.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem solving abilities.
• Team-oriented and able to work with others.
• Willingness to work shifts and rotating rosters.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Punctual and reliable with good attention to detail.
• Strong literacy and numeracy; able to complete paperwork.
• Good communication skills and willingness to continuous improvement.
• Embody Norco values: Authenticity, Agility, Diversity, Connection.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery in a busy dairy processing environment.
• Follow health and safety policies and maintain clean/process hygiene.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Work in rotating day/afternoon/night/weekend shifts.
• Collaborate with team to support continuous improvement.

Skills

WHS awareness

Machinery operation

Food hygiene

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Shift work

Paperwork accuracy

Punctuality

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Company values

Job description

About the role:

Norco is Australia’s oldest and largest dairy co-operative, with 130 years of hands‑on experience in Australian dairy and agriculture. Proudly 100% Australian farmer‑owned, we’re built from the ground up by the people who work the land. With two key arms – DairyFoods and AgriSolutions, we are here to back our communities and customers every step of the way, staying true to our roots and committed to growing together.

Production Operator role details:

Norco are currently seeking an experienced Production Operator to join the team at our busy milk processing factory in Labrador on the Gold Coast. Employment will be on a Casual basis, including day, afternoon, night and weekend shift work. The ideal candidate will have previous machine operator experience and will be motivated and committed to a career in food manufacturing.

If you are looking for varied, fast‑paced physical work with a company that is committed to Workplace Health and Safety, then we would love to hear from you!

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Sound understanding of work place health and safety and the ability to work in a safe manner


• Previous experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment highly desirable


• Understanding of food manufacturing processes and hygiene requirements


• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and advanced problem solving skills


• The ability to work in a team environment


• Willingness to work shift work and rotating rosters


• Ability to work with minimal supervision


• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability


• Ability to accurately complete paperwork with good attention to detail


• Sound communication, literacy and numeracy skills and computer skills


• Understanding and commitment to continuous improvement activities


• Display behaviours that are consistent with Norco Co‑operative’s values of Authenticity, Agility, Diversity and Connection.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Be part of a friendly, supportive and hardworking team


• Join a secure, Australian‑owned company with a proud history and strong future


• On the job training provided


• Access career progression opportunities for those eager to learn and grow


• Enjoy a competitive hourly rate and a workplace that genuinely values safety

Other important information:

If successful, you will be required to complete a pre‑employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

Be part of something bigger - where your work supports Aussie farmers and families.

Diversity and inclusion:

At Norco, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce to create better outcomes for all