Production Operator

Nestlé S.A.; Smithtown; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. is seeking experienced Production Operators to join the Coffee Mixes department in Smithtown, NSW. You will report to the Line Manager and contribute to a fast-paced manufacturing environment aimed at safety, quality and efficiency.

Key focus areas include continuous improvement, problem solving, and adherence to GMP, with opportunities to work across 24X5 operations including days and nights. Forklift license is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work shifts including days and nights.
• Commitment to GMP, safety and quality.
• Experience with SAP transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support Production team and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in achieving line standards for production runs and maintain GMP routines.
• Promote a zero-injury, defect, waste mindset focused on safety, health, environment & quality.
• Participate in Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM) to build capability and improve performance.
• Ensure all work meets quality, safety, reliability and cost requirements.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Safety focus

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Tools

SAP

Forklift licence

Job description

Level 2 | Location: Smithtown | 2X Full Time - Permanent

POSITION SUMMARY

To support the Production team, we are seeking experienced Production Operators who are enthusiastic, hardworking and enjoy a fast paced and dynamic work environment. Opportunities are available in the below department:

• Coffee Mixes

A DAY IN THE LIFE...

Reporting to the Line Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• A focus on continuous improvement and structured problem solving
• Assist in achieving line standards associated with production runs and the standard conditions & routines associated with Safety & the 4M's (Man, Machine, Method, Material).
• Achieve a "zero injury, defect, waste" mind-set & promote behaviours that have a positive impact on Safety Health Environment & Quality.
• Participate in Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM) principles to build capability and improve your areas overall performance.
• Ensuring all work carried out adheres to quality, compliance, safety, reliability and cost requirements

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL?

• Reliability and a high degree of flexibility including the ability to work shift work including days, and nights - 24X5 Operations.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning with a strong focus on safety, quality and wellbeing
• Good numeracy, literacy, and communication skills
• Ability to work with SAP and an understanding of SAP transactions
• Developed technical aptitude and physical capability for manual handling
• Commitment to GMP
• Possess a forklift licence (an advantage)
• Strong preference will be given to candidates that demonstrate a high attention to standards, and strong engagement in NCE / TPM principles.