Production Operator - Rowville

Lactalis Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Milk to take home

Discounts to retailers Australia wide

Job summary

Lactalis Australia in Rowville is seeking Production Operators to join a world-leading dairy manufacturer. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will operate equipment to formulate and process dairy products, while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with GMP.

This permanent full-time role offers 8- or 12-hour rosters (day, afternoon, night), free parking, and opportunities for learning and development within a globally recognised brand.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and mix dairy products to meet quality specs.
• Complete Clean-in-Place (CIP), sterilisation and cleaning for equipment, tanks and lines.
• Conduct product testing and raw material sampling; maintain production and quality records.
• Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot routine issues, perform operator maintenance and report faults.
• Support production schedules, changeovers, ingredient ordering and handling of rework per procedures.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance and raw materials teams to meet goals.
• Follow GMP, safe work procedures and environmental requirements.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Procedural compliance

Education

Certificate II in Food Processing

Job description

Production Operator - Rowville

• 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 experience we encourage you to make adifference!

More about Lactalis Australia

Click on the link tolearn more about Lactalis Australia and our journey which has led us to becomethe World’s No.1 Dairy Company https://lactalis.com.au

We would like to take the opportunity to thank you inadvance for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidateswill be contacted. If this isn’t your time to work with us we wish youall the best in your career search and welcome you to apply for positions withLactalis Australia in the future.