Production Operator - Natural Cuts

Bega Group; Bega; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Salary continuance insurance

Mental and physical wellbeing programs

Job summary

Bega Group is seeking casual Production Operators for its Ridge Street site in New South Wales. The role involves food-handling, monitoring products on conveyors, reworking rejected items, and restocking production supplies.

You will be part of a team supporting the production line for a range of cheeses, ensuring quality and efficiency on shift. The position requires availability Monday to Friday with 8-hour rotating shifts covering day and afternoon periods.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Effective communication skills and a team player.
• Basic computer skills and attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Accurate completion and recording of all quality, testing, and production-related documents.
• Monitor, identify and reject non-conforming product.
• Be organised for product changes according to the Team Leader and plan daily scheduling.
• General housekeeping to ensure production areas are cleaned up to quality standards.
• Adhering to company safety and quality policies and procedures.

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!

The Role

Our Ridge street site services many customers in a contract manufacturing capacity focused on packaged, natural and processed cheeses. These include the renown Bega cheese blocks- mild, tasty, and vintage, shredded and cubed cheese, natural slices, parmesan, colby, mozzarella and burger slice cheeses and an exciting new Lactose free range.

We are seeking casual Production Operators to join our Ridge Street team! This role involves various food-handling and product-monitoring tasks, including adding and removing products from conveyors, reworking rejected items, and restocking production supplies.

Candidates must be available Monday to Friday and able to work 8‑hour rotational shifts, covering both day and afternoon shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Accurate completion and recording of all quality, testing, and production-related documents
• Monitor, identify and reject non-conforming product
• Be organised for product changes according to the Team Leader and plan daily scheduling.
• General housekeeping to ensure production areas are cleaned up to quality standards
• Adhering to company safety and quality policies and procedures

About You

• Positive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to learn
• Effective communication skills and a team player
• Basic computer skills and attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills
• Reliable and punctual

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.