Production Operator - Casual

Bega Group; Bega; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bega Group in Bega, NSW, is seeking enthusiastic Production Operators for casual roles across night shift and rotating day/afternoon shifts with immediate starts available on the Ridge Street team.

Join a proudly Australian-owned FMCG business manufacturing iconic dairy products. You will operate machinery, support production targets and uphold safety, teamwork and quality as part of a supportive, continuous improvement culture.

Qualifications

• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety standards.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and quality requirements.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Clear communicator who works well in a team, shows reliability, flexibility and a willingness to learn.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Availability to work across the entire shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment safely in line with procedures and standards.
• Deliver production activities to meet daily and weekly schedules and targets.
• Perform quality checks and follow work instructions to ensure product specifications are met.
• Monitor machines and processes, identifying and escalating issues promptly.
• Support a positive team culture through communication, collaboration and continuous improvement.

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!

• Casual role available now with immediate start
• Join a proudly Australian-owned FMCG business
• Competitive rates with rotating day, afternoon & night shifts

The Role

Bega Group is currently seeking enthusiastic, reliable Production Operators to join our Ridge Street team in Bega, NSW, with multiple casual opportunities available across Night Shift and Rotating Day/afternoon shifts, with immediate starts available.

Nestled on the stunning Sapphire Coast, our Bega site is home to a passionate team dedicated to producing some of Australia's most loved dairy products. If you're looking to join a supportive, safety-focused workplace where teamwork, quality and continuous improvement are valued, we'd love to hear from you.

At our Ridge Street facility, we manufacture a wide range of packaged, natural and processed cheese products for customers across Australia. From the iconic Bega Mild, Tasty and Vintage cheese blocks to shredded and cubed cheese, natural slices, parmesan, colby, mozzarella and burger cheese slices, you'll play a key role in bringing trusted products to consumers every day.

We currently have opportunities available across the following rosters:

Night Shift

• Monday to Friday
• 10:00 pm to 6:00 am

Rotating Day & Afternoon Shifts

• Monday to Friday on a two-week rotation
• Week 1: Day Shift (6:00 am to 2:00 pm)
• Week 2: Afternoon Shift (2:00 pm to 10:00 pm)

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment safely in line with procedures and standards
• Deliver production activities to meet daily and weekly schedules and targets
• Perform quality checks and follow work instructions to ensure product specifications are met
• Monitor machines and processes, identifying and escalating issues promptly
• Support a positive team culture through communication, collaboration and continuous improvement

About You

• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety standards
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and quality requirements
• Attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality products
• Clear communicator who works well in a team, shows reliability, flexibility and a willingness to learn
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is highly desirable
• Availability to work across the entire shift pattern

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 approximately 4,000 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!

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
• 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

Applications

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

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