Production Operator

Givaudan; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Givaudan in Smithfield, Sydney is hiring 3 Production Operator positions across Day and Afternoon shifts. Join a fast-paced, safety-focused manufacturing environment to produce products safely and to quality standards.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will operate blending, batching, mixing, packaging machinery, complete records, support continuous improvement, and maintain GMP/HACCP compliance. 1–3 years in flavour/food or chemical manufacturing preferred; forklift licence is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in flavour, ingredient, food, or chemical manufacturing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately
• A proactive and team-oriented attitude
• Good problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
• Forklift operating experience or licence (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products safely, accurately, and efficiently in accordance with production instructions and quality standards
• Read and follow manufacturing instructions, formulas, and bill of materials
• Operate designated production equipment and machinery including blending, batching, mixing, packaging, filtering, heating, and compounding systems
• Load raw materials and intermediates into production equipment
• Complete production records accurately and maintain documentation standards
• Assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving during production processes
• Perform in-process quality checks and identify/report deviations in line with procedures
• Prepare products for packaging and shipment
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic work environment
• Work in compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, hygiene, environmental, and safety standards
• Participate in Lean and continuous improvement activities

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Safety conscious

Forklift licence

Job description

Job Description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There's many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

We are currently recruiting for 3 Production Operator positions across our Day and Afternoon shifts. If you are an experienced operator who enjoys hands-on manufacturing work in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Smithfield, Sydney

Available Shifts

Day Shift 600am start

Afternoon Shift 200pm start

About The Role

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor or Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for manufacturing products safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

In this hands-on role, you will work across a variety of production processes and equipment to complete daily manufacturing batches in line with production schedules and company standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in food, flavour, ingredient, or chemical manufacturing who enjoys working in a collaborative and safety-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture products safely, accurately, and efficiently in accordance with production instructions and quality standards
• Read and follow manufacturing instructions, formulas, and bill of materials
• Operate designated production equipment and machinery including blending, batching, mixing, packaging, filtering, heating, and compounding systems
• Load raw materials and intermediates into production equipment
• Complete production records accurately and maintain documentation standards
• Assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving during production processes
• Perform in-process quality checks and identify/report deviations in line with procedures
• Prepare products for packaging and shipment
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic work environment
• Work in compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, hygiene, environmental, and safety standards
• Participate in Lean and continuous improvement activities

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• 1-3 years' experience in flavour, ingredient, food, or chemical manufacturing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately
• A proactive and team-oriented attitude
• Good problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
• Forklift operating experience or licence (preferred)

Physical Requirements

This role requires manual handling and physical activity, including:

• Lifting up to 25kg
• Pushing/pulling up to 35kg

Important Information

• Applicants must have full working rights in Australia
• Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• We do not accept unsolicited candidate profiles from external recruitment agencies unless specifically requested

If you are safety-focused, reliable, and ready to be part of a high-performing production team,

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone - regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances - is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.