Production Operator

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauri in Brisbane is seeking a Production Operator to join the Moorooka team. You will support the safe and efficient running of the packing hall under the Production Manager, ensuring quality compliance and cost-effective operations.

The role operates on a two-week rotating roster of day and afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday, with afternoon shifts attracting extra pay. Experience in food manufacturing and HACCP/BRC knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer focused attitude.
• Strong commitment to a safe working environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team across departments.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Forklift licence or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that product is produced in a safe, timely, efficient and cost-effective manner
• Ensuring all products are within specifications
• Supporting cleaning and maintenance programs for all site equipment
• Recording production data and following SOPs

Skills

Communication

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Forklift license

Job description

Mauri, part of the George Weston Foods Group, is a leading supplier of high-quality flours, yeasts, pre-mixes, improvers, grains and animal nutrition.

We believe in baking, its wholesome goodness, and how it brings people together and that's why every day we work, through insight and innovation, to provide quality products to help bakers across Australia and New Zealand.

Together, we sustainably feed the nation. To learn more about our business, please visit mauri.com.au and gwf.com.au.

About the Role

We have a great opportunity for a Production Operator to join Mauri's Moorooka team in Brisbane. Working under the Production Manager, you will be part of the effective and safe running of the packing hall, and any associated processes; ensuring we are delivering on customer quality compliance and operating in a cost effective & timely manner.

The role will function on a two-week rotating roster of day and afternoon shifts, Monday-Friday. Afternoon shifts include extra pay loading.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Ensuring that product is produced in a safe, timely, efficient and cost-effective manner
• Ensuring all products are within specifications
• Supporting cleaning and maintenance programs for all site equipment
• Recording production data and following SOPs

About You

The successful candidate must have the following:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer focused attitude
• Strong commitment to a safe working environment
• Ability to work as part of a team across departments
• Willingness to learn and develop skills
• Forklift licence or willingness to obtain

Candidates with the following will be preferred:

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (BRC)

What's on offer at Mauri?

We are a business that promotes diversity, has a flexible working environment and a genuine focus on personal development to support your career.

GWF is an equal-opportunity employer and invites applications from diverse backgrounds. We value social and cultural diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. We have a Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative culture, in line with our values.

Best of all it is a great place to work, where you can bring your authentic self!

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disabilities.

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which include a medical (includes drug & alcohol testing) and a criminal record check.