Production Team Member - Grinders Coffee

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product allowance

Staff discounts

Cheers Rewards platform

Learning & development

Parental leave

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Grinders Coffee is seeking a Production Team Member for our Roastery in Fairfield, VIC on a permanent full-time basis. You will operate production and packing equipment, help maintain quality and safety standards, and contribute to meeting daily production schedules.

This hands-on role runs Monday to Friday on a rotating roster with two shifts (6:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00). We value teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production and packing equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Safe working practices and adherence to GMP.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support daily production schedules and targets.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and adjust machines as needed.
• Perform quality checks and record downtimes and shift handovers.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas per GMP and safety standards.
• Escalate faults and safety hazards promptly.
• Collaborate with the roastery and manufacturing teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives on safety, quality and productivity.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality awareness

Team player

Safety focus

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Production Team Member - Grinders Coffee

Join the team behind one of Australia's leading coffee brands.

As part of the larger CCEP Australia family, Grinders Coffee has grown from humble beginnings in Melbourne to become one of Australia's premier coffee companies and one of the fastest-growing business units within CCEP. Today, our portfolio includes well-known brands such as Grinders Coffee, Giancarlo Coffee and Temple Tea & Taboo, enjoyed by consumers across cafés, workplaces and homes nationwide.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for passionate team members who want to build their manufacturing careers within a business that values quality, teamwork and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

Do you love coffee, enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and take pride in producing high-quality products? Are you mechanically minded, safety-focused and motivated by keeping production lines running efficiently?

We're looking for a Production Team Member to join our Grinders Coffee Roastery in Fairfield, VIC on a permanent full-time basis.

This role operates Monday to Friday across a rotating roster offering variety while keeping your weekends free. Shift patterns include:

6:00am to 2:00pm

2:00pm to 10:00pm

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Australia's leading coffee businesses and play an important role in delivering high-quality products to customers nationwide. From roasting and packaging some of Australia's favourite coffee products through to ensuring our production lines operate safely and efficiently, you'll be part of a team that brings the Grinders brand to life every day.

Working within our manufacturing team, you'll operate production equipment, maintain quality standards and contribute to the continued success and growth of the Grinders Coffee business.

About the Role

Operate production and packing equipment safely, efficiently and in accordance with quality standards.

Contribute to the successful delivery of daily production schedules and operational targets.

Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and make machine adjustments to minimise downtime and maintain optimal performance.

Conduct routine quality inspections and product checks, identifying defects or deviations and taking corrective action where required.

Complete production documentation, downtime records, quality checks and shift handovers accurately.

Maintain equipment and work areas in accordance with GMP, housekeeping and safety standards.

Escalate equipment faults, hazards and production issues as required.

Support roastery and manufacturing operations while working collaboratively across the production team.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality and productivity.

About You

You'll be someone who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and enjoys being part of a team that takes pride in producing quality products. You're reliable, safety-conscious and bring a proactive approach to problem solving.

You'll also bring:

Previous experience in manufacturing, production, machine operation or a similar operational environment.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic equipment issues.

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Strong problem-solving capability and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

A commitment to workplace safety and maintaining high operational standards.

What We Offer

Work with one of the world's most recognisable beverage brand & Australian leading coffee brand.

Generous monthly product allowance and discounted staff purchases.

Access to 700+ discounts through our Cheers Rewards & Recognition platform.

Learning, development and career opportunities across our Australian and global network.

Employee Share Purchase Plan.

Paid parental leave, purchased leave options and Employee Assistance Program.

A people-first culture that celebrates success, inclusion and community impact.

Ready to Make Magic Happen?

If you're looking for a stable, permanent opportunity with a growing Australian coffee business and want to be part of a team that's passionate about quality, safety and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help create the coffee experiences enjoyed by millions of Australians every day!

Applications Close Monday 23rd November 2026