Production Employee full time

Norco Co; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Norco, Australia’s oldest dairy co-operative, is hiring a Production Employee for our Labrador factory on the Gold Coast. This full-time, 12-hour rotating roster role involves operating plastic blow moulding and packaging equipment, performing quality checks and maintaining hygiene in a high-volume environment.

We value candidates with hands-on manufacturing experience who are reliable, safety-minded and ready for a long-term career in Australian food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production or packaging machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform basic fault-finding and minor adjustments.
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain plastic blow moulding and packaging equipment.
• Carry out quality checks and safe machine operation.
• Complete production paperwork accurately and maintain hygiene standards.

Job description

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 -DairyFoodsandAgriSolutions, we are here to back our communities and customers every step of the way, staying true to our roots and committed to growing together.

About the role:

Norco are currently seeking an experienced Production Employee to join the team at our busy milk processing factory in Labrador on the Gold Coast. The position involves shift work with the team currently operating 24 hours / 7 days on a 12-hour rotating roster, which includes weekends, public holidays and night shift.

In this full-time hands‑on role, you will operate, monitor and maintain plastic blow moulding equipment and associated packaging machinery, including bottle bagging, debagging, labellers and coders. You will be responsible for safe machine operation, quality checks, basic troubleshooting and maintaining hygiene and food safety standards in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

This role is well‑suited to an experienced machine operator from food, beverage, FMCG or manufacturing who takes pride in their work and is looking to build a long‑term career in food manufacturing with a reputable Australian employer.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience operating production or packaging machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to perform basic fault‑finding, make minor adjustments and elevate issues appropriately
• Confidence completing production paperwork and quality checks accurately
• A strong safety‑first mindset and commitment to food safety and hygiene standards
• Reliability, punctuality and consistency across rotating shifts
• Ability to work effectively within a team and follow standard operating procedures
• Willingness and ability to work a 12‑hour rotating roster, including nights, weekends and public holiday
• Physical capability to perform manual tasks in a fast‑paced production environment

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

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.

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