Production Operator

Berri Pty Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health programs

Flexible working arrangements

Salary continuance insurance

Job summary

Bega Group's Smithfield site in Western Sydney is hiring a permanent full-time Night Shift Production Operator. Based mainly in the Mixing Room, you will help produce juice, prepare ingredients, and support packing and other production areas as needed.

You will operate equipment, perform CIP and sanitation, conduct product testing, and work closely with Production and Reliability teams to meet targets. Forklift licence is required; safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in food processing, mixing, manufacturing, packing or palletising.
• Strong attention to safety.
• Can-do attitude and teamwork.
• Mechanically minded with troubleshooting skills.
• Flexible and willing to work across Mixing and Packing operations.
• Forklift licence required.

Responsibilities

• Mix and supply juice to production and packing lines.
• Operate processing equipment using JIX (SCADA).
• Conduct CIP and sanitation activities.
• Perform product testing using laboratory equipment.
• Work closely with Production and Reliability teams to meet production targets.
• Comply with all Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements.
• Support Packing and other operational areas as required, including forklift duties where licensed.
• The incumbent must be available night shift 10PM to 6AM, Sunday to Thursday.

Skills

Food processing

Mixing

Manufacturing

Packing

Palletising

Forklift licence

Tools

Forklift

Job description

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us! Permanent Full-Time, Night Shift. Join Australia's leading FMCG company. Be part of a collaborative culture that values growth and safety.

The Role

The Smithfield site in Western Sydney manufactures a range of more than 60 fruit juice, fruit drink, and water ice products. The site currently manufactures approximately 110 million litres of finished goods every year including The Juice Brothers, Daily Juice, Mildura, and Zooper Dooper. This role is primarily based in the Mixing Room, responsible for juice mixing, ingredient preparation, processing operations and CIP activities. The successful candidate must also be flexible and willing to support Packing operations and other production areas as required. The incumbent must be available night shift 10PM to 6AM, Sunday to Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Mix and supply juice to production and packing lines.
• Operate processing equipment using JIX (SCADA).
• Conduct CIP and sanitation activities.
• Perform product testing using laboratory equipment.
• Work closely with Production and Reliability teams to meet production targets.
• Comply with all Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements.
• Support Packing and other operational areas as required, including forklift duties where licensed.
• The incumbent must be available night shift 10PM to 6AM, Sunday to Thursday.

About you

• Experience in food processing, mixing, manufacturing, packing or palletising is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Can do attitude and strong culture-based attitude to teamwork.
• Mechanically minded with good troubleshooting skills.
• Flexible and willing to work across both Mixing and Packing operations.
• Forklift licence required.

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day. Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and over 3000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Company Culture and Values

Life at Bega Group. Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team. Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture. Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression. Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with.

Benefits and Perks

• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs.
• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunity

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.