Production Operator - Rowville

Lactalis Australia; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free Milk to take home

Learning opportunities

Employee discounts Australia wide

Job summary

Lactalis Australia is seeking Production Operators to join our Rowville site, supporting a world‑leading dairy manufacturer. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will operate equipment to formulate and process dairy products, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You will work 8 or 12‑hour shifts across day, afternoon and night rosters, with learning and development opportunities and a permanent full‑time position under an EBA.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in dairy manufacturing or food processing (desirable)
• Knowledge of heat treatment, homogenising, separation, product holding and storage processes
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Ability to follow procedures, maintain accurate records and identify equipment issues
• Strong communication and collaborative approach to working across teams
• Reliable, switched-on and eager to learn, with a commitment to health and safety
• Certificate II in Food Processing preferred; equivalent industry experience accepted

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and accurately mix and formulate dairy products to meet quality specifications
• Complete Clean‑in‑Place (CIP), sterilisation and cleaning activities for equipment, tanks and lines
• Conduct product testing and raw material sampling, and maintain accurate production and quality records
• Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot routine issues, carry out operator maintenance and report faults promptly
• Support production schedules, changeovers, ingredient ordering and handling of rework in accordance with procedures
• Work closely with production, quality, maintenance and raw materials teams to achieve production goals
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safe work procedures and environmental requirements

Skills

Dairy processing

GMP compliance

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Certificate II in Food Processing

Job description

• Shift work (8 or 12‑hour rosters) with day, afternoon and night options
• Free parking and learning opportunities with an iconic global dairy brand
• Permanent full‑time role, EBA‑covered with clear pay progression

About the role

We are seeking Production Operators X4 to join our Rowville site, supporting a world‑leading dairy manufacturer. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will operate equipments to formulate and process dairy products. You will help keep production running efficiently while ensuring products meet quality specifications and maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety.

What you will be doing

• Operate production equipment and accurately mix and formulate dairy products to meet quality specifications
• Complete Clean‑in‑Place (CIP), sterilisation and cleaning activities for equipment, tanks and lines
• Conduct product testing and raw material sampling, and maintain accurate production and quality records
• Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot routine issues, carry out operator maintenance and report faults promptly
• Support production schedules, changeovers, ingredient ordering and handling of rework in accordance with procedures
• Work closely with production, quality, maintenance and raw materials teams to achieve production goals
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safe work procedures and environmental requirements

What we are looking for

• 1–2 years of experience in dairy manufacturing or food processing (desirable)
• Knowledge of heat treatment, homogenising, separation, product holding and storage processes
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Ability to follow procedures, maintain accurate records and identify equipment issues
• Strong communication and collaborative approach to working across teams
• Reliable, switched‑on and eager to learn, with a commitment to health and safety
• Certificate Ii in Food Processing preferred; equivalent industry experience accepted

What we offer

• Shift work with 8 or 12‑hour rosters (day, afternoon and night shifts)
• Free parking at our Rowville site
• Competitive EBA‑covered pay with clear progression
• Learning and development opportunities with a globally recognised brand
• Permanent full‑time role
• Free Milk to take home
• Access to discounts to more than 500 retailers Australia wide!

The shift pattern

This is a shift‑based role. The specific roster pattern will be discussed with you during the interview process.

WE ARE LACTALIS AUSTRALIA

We are owned by theLactalis Group, the world’s largest producer of dairy goods. With a rangeof more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role inthe health and well‑being of consumers throughout the world, via the provisionof nutritious dairy products—milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods andbeverages.

At the heart of ourbusiness locally, we have over 2,700 passionate employees, working closely andconstructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairyproducts in the country.

Pillar brands suchas Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbaniprovide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth andprosperity.

We are a growing global company that takes greatpride in who we are. We are humble, proud and resilient. Ourbrands, people and know how define who we are.

We provide a safe workplace that delivers theopportunity to drive your development, and believe that true success comes fromus.

Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillarsof our environment. With knowledge and experiencewe encourage you to make adifference!

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